The Mabinogion - Anonymous
Category: Classic
Narrator: Matt Addis
Tags: Classic, Literature
Publishers Summary, Compiled in Middle Welsh during the 12th and 13th centuries, The Mabinogion is a mesmerizing panorama of fantasy, romance, tragedy and humor. Blending Arthurian romance, Welsh legend and mythology, it tells tales of heroic knights, fair maidens, dramatic battles and magical beasts across 12 fantastical stories. These comprise the Three Welsh Romances, Arthurian tales that also appear in the work of Chrtien de Troyes; the myths of Branwen, Pwyll Manawydan and Math; and the five native tales, which include a romance about the Roman emperor Magnus Maximus. It continues to inspire writers today and is said to have influenced Alan Garners The Owl Service and J.R.R. Tolkiens The Silmarillion., Public Domain (P)2019 Naxos Audiobooks
