Edward Jones, ‘Bard to the King': The Crown, Welsh National Music, and Identity in Late Georgian Britain

doi:10.4324/9781315596624-17

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Edward Jones, ‘Bard to the King': The Crown, Welsh National Music, and Identity in Late Georgian Britain

ABSTRACT

The name of the Bard was reserved by Royalty itself, and the number and skill of his Poets gave dignity to the throne of the Prince and stability to his renown. ¹