Translations of Welsh poetry

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

Reference
- GB 210 NLW MS 23873B.
Alternative Id.
Dates of Creation
- [1813x1815]
Name of Creator
- Bosanquet, John Bernard, 1773-1847.
Language of Material
- English English.
Physical Description
- i, 32 ff. ; 180 x 110 mm.
  Paper-covered cloth over boards; remains of gilt paper pasted on front cover.
Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

A volume, [1813x1815] (watermark 1813), containing translations into English verse, probably by Sir John Bernard Bosanquet (see pencil note on f. 2), of Welsh poetry by Dafydd ap Gwilym (ff. 4-5), Aneirin (ff. 6-7 verso), Taliesin (ff. 8-10), Gwalchmai ap Meilyr (ff. 11-13), Cynddelw Brydydd Mawr (f. 14 recto-verso) and Iolo Goch (ff. 16-17 verso).
Also included are notes on the poets and their works (ff. 20-30 verso) and an English translation of triads attributed to Catwg Ddoeth (ff. 18-19 verso). The volume is illustrated with six ink and wash sketches (ff. 3, 4, 5, 11, 17 verso, 26), including one of Cilgerran Castle, Pembrokeshire (f. 4). Frances Elizabeth Lewis (d. 1846), to whom the volume was given (see f. 2), was the sister of Mary Anne (d. 1819), wife of J. B. Bosanquet.

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Acquisition Information

Jeff Towns, Dylans Bookstore; Swansea; Purchase; October 2001; B2001/19.

Note

Title based on contents.

Preferred citation: NLW MS 23873B.

Alternative Form Available

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

One leaf removed after f. 5; spine repaired at NLW.

Archivist's Note

March 2012.

Description compiled by Maredudd ap Huw and revised by Rhys Morgan Jones;

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright laws apply.

Custodial History

'Frances El. Lewis given her by her dear sister', [early 19 cent] (ink on f. 2); 'From the library of the late C. J. Sturman of Louth [Lincolnshire]', [1997x2001] (book-plate inside front cover).