{"product_id":"9780192832429","title":"The Mabinogion","description":"\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\u003ci\u003e Mabinogion\u003c\/i\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\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Series:\u003cbr\u003eFor over 100 years \u003ci\u003eOxford World's Classics\u003c\/i\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47011407364336,"sku":"9780192832429","price":25.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780192832429_p0.jpg?v=1763662745","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780192832429","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}