The Mabinogion

First published in English between 1838 and 1849, Lady Charlotte Guest’s translation of The Mabinogion brought a remarkable collection of medieval Welsh tales to a much wider readership.

Drawn from medieval Welsh manuscripts, these stories preserve a rich world of myth, legend, magic, kingship and otherworldly encounters, and remain among the most important surviving works of Welsh literature.

About This Edition

This edition uses the public-domain translation by Lady Charlotte Guest, preserving the historic text while making these important Welsh tales freely accessible to modern readers.

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Publication Details

Translator: Lady Charlotte Guest
First English Publication: 1838–1849
Original Language: Middle Welsh
Format: Digital Archive Edition
Status: Public Domain
Archive: The Druid Archive

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This historic translation is available freely through The Druid Archive.

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