The Journey Through Wales and the Description of Wales
Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · December 14, 1978
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- Who it’s for
- Travel through Wales with a lively medieval observer, alert to landscapes, local lore, and everyday life.
- Themes
- Medieval missionary travels, Welsh folklore and religious relics, Welsh landscapes and daily life
- Genres
- Welsh History, Medieval Britain (1066-1485), Travel Writing
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Scholar, churchman, diplomat and theologian, Gerald of Wales was one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages and The Journey Through Wales describes his eventful tour of the country as a missionary in 1188.
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In a style reminiscent of a diary, Gerald records the day-to-day events of the mission, alongside lively accounts of local miracles, folklore and religious relics such as Saint Patrick's Horn, and eloquent descriptions of natural scenery that includes the rugged promontory of St David's and the vast snow-covered panoramas of Snowdonia. The landscape is evoked in further detail in The Description, which chronicles the everyday lives of the Welsh people with skill and affection. Witty and gently humorous throughout, these works provide a unique view into the medieval world.
A Medieval Journey
Travel through Wales with a lively medieval observer, alert to landscapes, local lore, and everyday life.
Come here for
- Witty diary-like accounts of a missionary tour in 1188
- Miracles, relics, folklore, and Snowdonia’s snow-covered panoramas
Expect
- A view of medieval Wales told with affection and gentle humor
- Travel writing that mingles scenery with observations of Welsh life
Where it sits
| Welsh History | 84% |
|---|---|
| Travel Writing | 41% |
| Medieval Britain (1066-1485) | 32% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- British History
- Medieval History
- Travel Writing
- Authors
- Gerald of Wales
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- December 14, 1978
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Medieval missionary travels · Welsh folklore and religious relics · Welsh landscapes and daily life
- Reading lane
- British History