Prophecy of Taliesin. from the Ancient British
The Prophecy of Taliesin is a collection of poems and prophecies attributed to the legendary Welsh bard Taliesin. The book was compiled by George Borrow in the mid-19th century and includes translations from various sources, including medieval manuscripts and oral traditions. The poems cover a wide range of topics, including mythology, history, and religion, and are considered an important part of Welsh literary heritage.
By George Borrow · First published 1862 · Genre: Poetry, Prophecy, Historical · 160 words
First lines
Within my mind I hold books confin'd, Of Europa's land all the mighty lore; O God of heaven high!
With how many a bitter sigh, I my prophecy upon Troy's line {73b} pour:
A serpent coiling, And with fury boiling, From Germany coming with arm'd wings spread, Shall Britain fair subdue From the Lochlin ocean blue, To where Severn rolls in her spacious bed.
And British men Shall be captives then To strangers from Saxonia's strand; From God they shall not swerve, They their language shall preserve, But except wild Wales, they shall lose their land.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1862 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Prophecy, Historical, Mythology, Epic
- Length: 160 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Prophecy — The content involves predictions about future events, particularly concerning the fate of Britain.
- Historical — References to historical events and figures, such as Troy and Saxonia, suggest a connection to historical themes.
- Mythology — The use of mythical elements, such as serpents and divine references, aligns with mythological themes.
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