Project Gutenberg 2012-08-05 Public domain in the USA. 190 Prichard, T. J. Llewelyn (Thomas Jeffery Llewelyn) 1790 1862 Prichard, Thomas Jeffery Llewelyn The Comical Adventures of Twm Shon Catty (Thomas Jones, Esq.), Commonly known as the Welsh Robin Hood Transcribed from the 1900[?] W. Nicholson and Sons edition by David Price "The Comical Adventures of Twm Shon Catty (Thomas Jones, Esq.)," by Prichard, is a humorous novel likely written in the early 19th century. The book is steeped in Welsh culture and folklore, following the exploits of Twm Shon Catty, a beloved trickster figure often described as the Welsh Robin Hood. Through the character's misadventures, the narrative explores themes of identity, nationalism, and social customs, providing readers with a rich portrayal of Welsh life. The opening of the story introduces Twm Shon Catty as a renowned trickster whose antics have become a source of amusement and fear throughout Wales. The author recounts the cultural significance of Twm, revealing how he is both a product of his environment and a national folk hero whose exploits are widely celebrated in rural anecdotes. The narrative begins by detailing his birth and background, setting the stage for his mischievous character, underscored by a humorous commentary on misconceptions about his life. As the opening unfolds, it hints at the lead up to Twm's various comedic escapades and his impact on the local community, paving the way for an engaging exploration of traditional Welsh humor and storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Jones, Thomas, approximately 1530-approximately 1620 -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 662328 2025-06-16T12:25:17.162800 text/html 668708 2012-08-05T14:52:20 text/html 250413 2012-08-05T14:53:47 text/html application/zip 370783 2025-06-16T12:25:30.828808 application/epub+zip 377946 2025-06-16T12:25:22.401835 application/epub+zip 331009 2025-06-16T12:25:20.373819 application/epub+zip 747741 2025-06-16T12:25:36.929738 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 684557 2025-06-16T12:25:29.016731 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 446346 2022-09-18T13:33:58.178733 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 621818 2025-06-16T12:25:16.041803 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 621496 2012-08-05T14:51:24 text/plain; charset=utf-8 241744 2012-08-05T14:53:47 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18438 2025-06-16T12:25:37.093697 application/rdf+xml 25587 2025-06-16T12:25:20.980775 image/jpeg 4844 2025-06-16T12:25:20.676798 image/jpeg 357645 2025-06-16T12:25:17.221843 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