Sea Spray: Verses and Translations

Name: Sea Spray: Verses and Translations
Author: T. W. Rolleston

By T. W. Rolleston

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This collection brings together original lyric poems and translations, pairing maritime and rural landscapes with reflections on memory, love, and loss. Several pieces evoke sea and river journeys, forest evenings, and quiet domestic moments; others are elegiac or contemplative meditations on friendship and mortality. The volume also presents translations from classical Greek, early Irish bardic verse, and modern German lyric, alternating vigorous narrative renderings with softer lyrical translations. Formal variety ranges from sonnets and ballades to free-verse songs, blending folkloric subjects and personal lyric to create a mosaic of tone and register.

About the Author

T. W. Rolleston

T. W. Rolleston was an Irish author and scholar known for his contributions to the study of Celtic mythology and literature. His notable works include "Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race," which explores the rich tapestry of Celtic folklore, and "Ireland and Poland: A Comparison," where he draws parallels between the two nations. Rolleston's writing often reflects a deep appreciation for the cultural heritage of the Celts, as seen in his collection "The High Deeds of Finn, and Other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland." In addition to his literary pursuits, he engaged with themes of biology and ethics in works like "Parallel Paths: A Study in Biology, Ethics, and Art." His diverse interests and scholarly approach have left a lasting impact on the understanding of Celtic traditions.