Owain Glyndwr escaped and led guerilla attacks for several years but was never betrayed to the English, disappearing without trace. The fighter, who receives the nickname 'Little Redeemer', later becomes a professional assassin who carries out contract killings in various European cities. The concept of the redeemer-hero, coined by Elissa Henken in National Redeemer: Owain Glyndr in Welsh Tradition, is seen across many cultures and times. Owain Glyndwr, called Owen Glendower by Shakespeare. Henken combines the tools of the historian and the folklorist to explore the development of a powerful, polysemous cultural symbol. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. In this lively interdisciplinary study, Elissa R. 3.5 avg rating (6 ratings by Goodreads) Hardcover ISBN 10: 0801432685ISBN 13: 9780801432682 Publisher: Cornell University Press, 1996 This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. Buy National Redeemer: Owain Glyndwr in Welsh Tradition by Henken, Elissa R. Glyndwr (c1359-c1415) adopted the title Prince of Wales and established a parliament and his own foreign policy, until he was defeated by the future Henry V. E-ZBorrow is the easiest and fastest way to get the book you want (ebooks unavailable). ISBN 13: 9780801432682 National Redeemer: Owain Glyndwr in Welsh Tradition Henken, Elissa R. Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life of the Welsh nobleman, also known as Owen Glendower, who began a revolt against Henry IV in 1400 which was at first very successful.
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