A Vindication Of The Genuineness Of The Ancient British Poems Of Aneurin, Taliesin, Llywarchhen, And Merdhin: With Specimens Of The Poems (1803)

By Sharon Turner

Book Overview

""A Vindication Of The Genuineness Of The Ancient British Poems Of Aneurin, Taliesin, Llywarchhen, And Merdhin: With Specimens Of The Poems"" is a book written by Sharon Turner and published in 1803. The book is an attempt to prove the authenticity of four ancient British poems attributed to Aneurin, Taliesin, Llywarchhen, and Merdhin. These poems were believed to have been composed in the sixth century AD and were considered to be important examples of early British literature.The book contains a detailed analysis of each of the four poems and their historical context. Turner argues that the poems were not only genuine but also important pieces of literature that should be studied and appreciated. He provides evidence from historical sources and linguistic analysis to support his arguments.In addition to the analysis, the book also includes specimens of the poems in their original Welsh language as well as translations into English. These translations were intended to make the poems accessible to a wider audience and to showcase their literary value.Overall, ""A Vindication Of The Genuineness Of The Ancient British Poems Of Aneurin, Taliesin, Llywarchhen, And Merdhin: With Specimens Of The Poems"" is a scholarly work that seeks to establish the importance and authenticity of these ancient British poems. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in early British literature and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166467082
• ISBN13: 9781166467081
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"