Classic Welsh Short Stories
Classic Welsh Short Stories
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Summary
This anthology contains 25 of the finest short stories produced by Welsh writers this century. Ten tales have been translated from the Welsh, and many concern Welsh characters. The authors include Islwyn Ffowc Elis, Bobi Jones, Kate Roberts, Rhys Davies, Caradoc Evans, Alun Lewis and Dylan Thomas.
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Classic Welsh Short Stories by Gwyn Jones
The story-teller has always been an important figure in Welsh society, and this collection draws on a rich and varied literature to present twenty-five of the finest Welsh short stories from this century, many of them original translations. From the exuberant lyricism of Dylan Thomas, to the sparse and telling prose of Kate Roberts, all these tales testify to the vitality and uniqueness of the Welsh story-telling tradition. Through stories of soldiers, poets, scholars, doctors, ordinary men and women, the warm hues and rich textures of all aspects of Welsh life, thought, and tradition are brought forth. This book is intended for lovers of the short story and collectors of anthologies. All readers interested in Welsh literature, life, and culture; students of the same.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780192829405 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192829408 |
| Title | Classic Welsh Short Stories |
| Author | Gwyn Jones |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1997-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |