Introduction to the Mabinogi (Mabinogi series)

This little book is a friendly introduction to the magnificent Mabinogi, the very first prose stories. Once upon a time all stories were told in poems. These tales are the ancestors of ALL novels, stories, theatre, film, gaming, in prose today. Adventures, romances, power struggles, war Wry comedy, doomed tragedy, crafted enchantments Here's the original tales, shortened, original wording. Small changes open up meaning for modern readers. The world of the Mabinogi of Wales Proud horse-riding princes, high status women, Laws, customs, gods and goddesses, Magicians. GUIDE to the best English translations from the original mediaeval Welsh. Key ideas from scholars. With all the above still a small, easy book with lots of lovely pictures. The Mabinogi is a work of genius Its intricacy fascinates scholars for a lifetime yet children younger than six delight in its adventures. One of the great works of European heritage, like Shakespeare and Homer. Most of all - fun. Suitable for high school, secondary school readers, basic college study, or anyone interested in literature, history and mythology. Young children will enjoy the retold stories. Serious students will like the first steps into theories.