A Vindication of the Genuineness of the Ancient British Poems of Aneurin, Taliesin, Llywarchhen, and Merdhin: With Specimens of the Poems (1803)

A Vindication Of The Genuineness Of The Ancient British Poems Of Aneurin, Taliesin, Llywarchhen, And Merdhin: With Specimens Of The Poems is a book written by Sharon Turner and published in 1803. The book sets out to prove the authenticity of four ancient British poems, namely those of Aneurin, Taliesin, Llywarchhen, and Merdhin. Turner argues that these poems are genuine and not forgeries, as had been suggested by some scholars. He provides evidence from various sources, including manuscripts, historical records, and linguistic analysis, to support his argument. The book also includes specimens of the poems, which are translated into English for the reader's convenience. Overall, A Vindication Of The Genuineness Of The Ancient British Poems Of Aneurin, Taliesin, Llywarchhen, And Merdhin is a scholarly work that sheds light on the authenticity of some of the oldest surviving poems in British literature.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.