{"title":"Series: Proceedings of the Harvard Celtic Colloquium","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eProceedings of the Harvard Celtic Colloquium\u003c\/strong\u003e series offers an insightful exploration into Celtic studies, delving into the rich tapestry of history, language, and culture. Readers can expect scholarly essays and research that illuminate the complexities of Celtic traditions, blending historical analysis with contemporary perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, this collection invites reflection on the enduring legacy of Celtic heritage. 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It also includes Georgia Henley's 2021 keynote on the differing literary receptions in Norman Ireland and Wales of Geoffrey of Monmouth's history of Britain and related prophecies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther articles in Volume 40 survey a wide array of topics in Celtic Studies, centering on Irish and Welsh material with the smaller language areas appearing as well, and ranging from medieval to modern times. 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The October 2022 keynote by Dr. Natasha Sumner examines the common folklore trope in Celtic literature of an individual trapped, tricked, or accidentally trespassing into the Otherworld, seeking escape or rescue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral contributions to the volume examine Irish and Welsh poetry, medieval and modern in both form and content. Women, as poets as well as subjects, are highlighted. Literary culture in the early modern period in Ireland is covered through published reviews, as well as in an article about an Irish émigré's notebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedieval Irish religious beliefs feature in articles on Irish hagiography, divination, and the use of relics. Drama and performance are represented in two articles which discuss Welsh translations of Shakespeare and Scots-Gaelic theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA study of place names in the vicinity of Iona reveals a cultural topography as well as actual landscape. An investigation into the attitudes towards the disabled and impaired in medieval Irish literature, an apparently modern concern, finds surprising resonance with themes of compassion and acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464167178476,"sku":"9780674295780","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674295780-proceedings-of-the-harvard-celtic-colloquium-41-2022.jpg?v=1775039506"},{"product_id":"proceedings-of-the-harvard-celtic-colloquium-43-2024-9780674303225","title":"Proceedings of the Harvard Celtic Colloquium, 43: 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProceedings of the Harvard Celtic Colloquium, Volume 43\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the wide geographic, temporal, and linguistic range of the presentations at the 2024 Harvard Celtic Colloquium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume contains Liam Breatnach’s 2024 J. 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