This complete manual for the Twenty-First Century Bard contains all you need to know to start you on the Bardic Path. Here you will find inspiration and instruction, whether you want to dedicate yourself to the Way of Awen, or simply wish to improve your public-speaking skills and be able to express yourself with confidence. Learn how to enchant an audience with gramarye, through poetry, storytelling and songcraft, and how to use magical words to bless, honour, heal and celebrate your identity, community and cultural heritage. With an easy-to-follow twelve month self-study programme and week-by-week exercises and mini-lessons about bardic lore, The Bardic Handbook will lead you along the Way of Awen.
320pp, 168mm x 240mm, illus. in colour, softback, 2006