Publisher's Synopsis
A Celtic Psaltery is a book of poetry by Alfred Perceval Graves, published in 1917. The book is a collection of English verse translations of Irish and Welsh poetry, inspired by the psalms of the Bible. The poems are arranged in a psalter-like format, with each poem corresponding to a specific day of the week. The book begins with an introduction by Graves, in which he explains his inspiration for the work and his desire to capture the spirit of Celtic poetry in English verse. The poems themselves are divided into two sections: the first section contains translations of Irish poetry, while the second section contains translations of Welsh poetry. The poems cover a wide range of themes, including love, nature, mythology, and spirituality. Many of the poems are written in a lyrical, musical style, with a strong emphasis on rhythm and rhyme. The translations are faithful to the original texts, but also reflect Graves' own poetic sensibility and style. Overall, A Celtic Psaltery is a beautiful and evocative collection of poetry that celebrates the rich heritage of Celtic literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Celtic culture, poetry, or spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
