The Sleeping Bard; Or, Visions of the World, Death, and Hell by Ellis Wynne
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"The Sleeping Bard; Or, Visions of the World, Death, and Hell" by Ellis Wynne is a visionary allegorical poem written in the early 18th century, originally in Welsh and later translated into English. The text explores profound themes such as morality, human folly, and the afterlife, featuring vivid imagery and characterizations that depict the vices of society and the eternal struggle between good and evil. The primary narrative unfolds through the experiences
of the Bard who encounters various allegorical figures and realms, offering a societal critique wrapped in a richly imaginative framework. At the start of the work, the narrator ascends a mountain in Wales, reflects on the beauty of the world, and subsequently falls into a dreamlike state. In this dream, he is whisked away by fairies and angelic beings to witness the "City of Perdition," where he encounters different streets governed by vices such as Pride, Pleasure, and Lucre. These streets are populated by characters embodying human failings, illustrating the folly, temptations, and moral decay prevalent in society. Through his journey, the Bard gains insights into the dangers of such vices and the fundamental truths about life, death, and the quest for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wynne, Ellis, 1671-1734 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Borrow, George, 1803-1881 |
| Uniform Title | Gweledigaethau y bardd cwsg. English |
| Title | The Sleeping Bard; Or, Visions of the World, Death, and Hell |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1860 John Murray edition by David Price. Many thanks to Birmingham Library, England, for the generous provision of the material from which this transcription was made. www.birmingham.gov.uk/libraries.bcc |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PB: Language and Literatures: General works |
| Subject | Christian life |
| Subject | Allegories |
| Subject | Welsh literature -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Welsh literature -- 18th century |
| Subject | Religious literature, Welsh |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20634 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20634-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 646 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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