{"product_id":"the-mabinogion-9780199218783","title":"The Mabinogion","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Sioned Davies\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Oxford UP\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Oxford UP\u003cbr\u003e • Subject: English Literature\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends \u0026amp; Mythology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeltic mythology, Arthurian romance, and an intriguing interpretation of British history--these are just some of the themes embraced by the anonymous authors of the eleven tales that make up the Welsh medieval masterpiece known as the\u003cem\u003e Mabinogion\u003c\/em\u003e. They tell of Gwydion the shape-shifter, who can create a woman out of flowers; of Math the magician whose feet must lie in the lap of a virgin; of hanging a pregnant mouse and hunting a magical boar. Dragons, witches, and giants live alongside kings and heroes, and quests of honour, revenge, and love are set against the backdrop of a country struggling to retain its independence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis new translation, the first for thirty years, recreates the storytelling world of medieval Wales and re-invests the tales with the power of performance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor over 100 years \u003cem\u003eOxford World's Classics\u003c\/em\u003e has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45029137318039,"sku":"9780199218783","price":829.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780199218783.webp?v=1769203336","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-mabinogion-9780199218783","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}