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The interest of John Rhys (1840-1915) in linguistics was fired by attending the lectures of German philologists while studying abroad. In this 1877 work, which established his reputation, he emphasised that comparative philology of the Celtic languages was a young discipline, but this pioneering work still repays study today.
""Early Britain: Celtic Britain"" by John Rhys is a comprehensive historical account of the Celtic people who inhabited Britain during the Iron Age. The book delves into the origins of the Celts, their migration to Britain, and their way of life, including their social structure, religion, art, and language. It also explores the impact of the Roman invasion on Celtic Britain and the subsequent Anglo-Saxon invasion. Rhys provides detailed descriptions of archaeological finds and ancient texts to paint a vivid picture of the Celtic culture and society. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Britain and the Celtic people who played a significant role in shaping it.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.
Important collections of Celtic folklore and one of the most important collections of Welsh folk and fairy legend, including many stories of fairy women who become wives and lovers. Many of these are from the lakes of Wales. John Rhys collected these tales from the Welsh speaking people. Their relationship to the Medieval manuscript material such as the Mabinogion and the Arthurian romances is amazing. The Lady of the Lake is a sister to many of the Lake Fairies here discussed. Included are a list of bibliographical references and a geographical list of authorities.At the time of original publication in 1901, John Rhys, D. Litt., was Professor of Celtic and Principal of Jesus College, Oxford University.
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