L Deakin on Dylan Foster Evans talk on the Mabinogion

[QuentinDeakin]

Members once again welcomed Dylan Foster Evans, Head of Welsh at Cardiff University and a former resident of Tywyn, for a talk entitled ‘Pedair Cainc y Mabinogi' /'The Four Branches of the Mabinogi': the greatest medieval Welsh tales? After an exposition on the origins and contents of this key text of medieval Welsh literature, Dylan re-told the Second Branch of the Mabinogi. His performance highlighted the enduring power of the stories to enchant a modern audience, as they have done throughout the centuries. The beautiful illustrations which accompanied the talk proved that the work also continues to inspire artists as well as performers and lovers of the history and culture of Wales. The talk was much appreciated and a discussion followed.