The Mabinogion Vol. 2

This volume brings together the second half of the medieval Welsh treasure known as the Mabinogian tales, presented in Lady Charlotte Guest’s classic English rendering. The editor has preserved Guest’s language while adding careful footnotes that clarify difficult passages and restore details she missed, offering listeners both the poetic charm of the original translation and the insight of modern scholarship. The introduction explains the editorial choices, making the work feel both historic and approachable for a contemporary ear.

The opening story drops listeners into King Arthur’s bustling court at Caerlleon, where nine crowned kings gather for a grand festival. A forest youth arrives with news of a magnificent white stag, sparking a royal hunt that promises honor and mystery. As Arthur orders preparations, the episode sets the stage for the chivalric adventures, rivalries, and magic that weave through the remaining narratives.