The Visions of the Sleeping Bard: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Visions of the Sleeping Bard is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wynne, Ellis (1671–1734). The listed translation credits are Davies, Robert Gwyneddon (1870–1928).
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"The Visions of the Sleeping Bard" by Ellis Wynne is a poetic allegory written during the early 18th century. The work presents a meditation on moral and spiritual themes, exploring human frailty through vivid dream-like sequences that personify vice and virtue. The narratives follow the Bard, a character experiencing various visions of the world, death, and hell, as he embarks on a quest for understanding and salvation. At the start of the text, the Bard ascends a mountain and falls into a deep sleep, initiating fantastical visions that illuminate his perception of worldly affairs and moral decay. Through his dreams, he encounters fairies and angels, witnessing the "City of Destruction" governed by the malevolent Prince Belial and his enchanting daughters, who symbolize pride, pleasure, and wealth. The protagonist's journey reveals the vices of humanity, such as hypocrisy and greed, while contrasting them against the ideal of a higher calling represented by the City of Emmanuel. The opening sets the stage for a rich tapestry of social critique intertwined with spiritual reflection, inviting readers to ponder the nature of their choices and existence.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Visions of the Sleeping Bard
- Author credits: Wynne, Ellis (1671–1734)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Davies, Robert Gwyneddon (1870–1928)
Catalogue subjects
- Welsh literature -- 18th century
- Welsh literature -- Translations into English
- Wynne, Ellis, 1671-1734
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- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Poetry
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