The Mabinogion
The Mabinogion is the collection of medieval Welsh prose tales that Lady Charlotte Guest translated and published between 1838 and 1849, giving the work the title by which it has been known since. The four branches of the Mabinogi proper, Pwyll Prince of Dyfed, Branwen, Manawyddan and Math, tell of the otherworld, shape-changing and old feuds; alongside them are the Arthurian romances of The Lady of the Fountain, Peredur and Geraint, the earlier Arthurian tale of Kilhwch and Olwen, the Dream of Rhonabwy, the Dream of Maxen Wledig, Lludd and Llevelys, and the Tale of Taliesin. Guest's translation, with her introduction and notes, remains readable and was the one through which Tennyson and others discovered the stories. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Mabinogion
The Mabinogion by Anonymous can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Mabinogion online?
Yes. The Mabinogion opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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The first chapter of The Mabinogion is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Mabinogion in the public domain?
Yes. The Mabinogion by Anonymous is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Lady Charlotte Schreiber. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Mabinogion?
About 7 h 10 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Mabinogion?
The Mabinogion by Anonymous is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
