The Medieval Welsh Englynion y Beddau: The 'Stanzas of the Graves', or 'Graves of the Warriors of the Island of Britain', attributed to Taliesin

There is no question that this book is one of the most important studies of early Welsh literature published in this generation.


The "Stanzas of the Graves" or "Graves of the Warriors of the Island of Britain", attributed to the legendary poet Taliesin, describe ancient heroes' burial places. Like the "Triads of the Island of Britain", they are an indispensable key to the narrative literature of medieval Wales. The heroes come from the whole of Britain, including Mercia and present-day Scotl...