Project Gutenberg 2006-06-06 Public domain in the USA. 166 Jenkins, John 1821 1896 The Poetry of Wales Transcribed from the 1873 Houlston & Sons edition, by David Price "The Poetry of Wales" by John Jenkins is a collection of Welsh poetry compiled and translated in the late 19th century. This anthology aims to showcase the rich poetic heritage of Wales, bringing together works that represent the beauty, valor, and passion of the Welsh spirit. Through this collection, readers can expect to encounter themes of nature, patriotism, spirituality, and human emotion, reflecting the profound connection the poets have with their homeland. The opening of the collection sets the stage for understanding the significance of Welsh poetry in capturing the essence of the nation's identity. Jenkins introduces the historical context of Welsh literature, highlighting the bards' role in society as both entertainers and chroniclers of history. He reflects on the enduring nature of Welsh poetry, illustrating how it encapsulates the character and spirit of the Welsh people through different ages—from ancient odes to modern themes of love and loss. The section introduces readers to significant poets and their contributions, emphasizing the cultural pride and enduring legacy of Welsh literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Welsh poetry -- Translations into English PR Text Category: Poetry 244375 2025-07-08T05:00:08.289219 text/html 255686 2006-06-06T17:27:56 text/html 165221 2025-07-08T05:00:18.904168 application/epub+zip 163621 2025-07-08T05:00:11.988200 application/epub+zip 163620 2025-07-08T05:00:09.878181 application/epub+zip 310585 2025-07-08T05:00:22.016181 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 276922 2025-07-08T05:00:16.190198 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252418 2022-09-09T04:16:49.585459 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 202485 2025-07-08T05:00:07.371230 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 202316 2006-06-06T17:29:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18149 2025-07-08T05:00:22.144170 application/rdf+xml 12125 2025-07-08T05:00:10.396215 image/jpeg 3346 2025-07-08T05:00:10.137208 image/jpeg 89486 2006-06-06T17:29:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 82058 2006-06-06T17:29:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 152707 2025-07-08T05:00:08.310207 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog