The Life Of Saint David And Other Tracts In Medieval Welsh (1912)

By John Morris Jones

Book Overview

The Life of Saint David and Other Tracts in Medieval Welsh is a book written by John Morris Jones and published in 1912. The book is a collection of texts written in medieval Welsh, including the Life of Saint David, one of the most important Welsh saints. The Life of Saint David is a hagiography, or a biography of a saint, that tells the story of David's life, his miracles, and his role in the establishment of Christianity in Wales. The other tracts in the book include a selection of Welsh poetry and prose from the Middle Ages, providing insight into the language, culture, and history of Wales during this time period. The book is an important resource for scholars and students of Welsh literature and history, as well as for anyone interested in the lives of saints and the religious and cultural traditions of medieval Europe.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: 1104916681
• ISBN13: 9781104916688
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"