famous Welsh writers listing...

Richard Aaron
He was a professor of philosophy at the University of Wales Aberystwyth, from 1932-1969. From 1938-1968 he edited the Welsh language journal of philosophy, Efrydia Athronyddol.
Richard Aaron was born in Blaendulais, Glamorgan in 1901.
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Dannie Abse
Author of numerous books of poetry, novels and plays.
Born Cardiff 1923. Famously a Cardiff City fan.
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Leo Abse
Well known British MP. Known for introducing 'Private Members Bills' legalising homosexuality and making divorce easier.
Born in Cardiff, MP for Pontypool for many years.
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Martin Amis
Books include 'Money', 'Other People', 'London Fields', 'The Rachel Papers'. He also has a famous father Kingsly Amis, literary editor of the 'New Statesman'.
Born in Swansea when father Kingsley was lecturing at the university.
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Steve Andrews
Music, poetry and writing: 'Bard of Ely' has performed at the Glastonbury festival on many occasions and is signed to Crai Records as front man for TAFFIA. He is the author of 'Herbs of the Northern Shaman'.
Born in and has lived the main part of his life in Cardiff, 1953.
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Aneirin
One of the two great 'first Welsh poets'.
He was of the Welsh Gododdin.
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Bennett Arron
An award-winning writer as well as an actor and stand-up comedian.
Born and raised in South Wales.
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Trezza Azzopardi
First novel, 'The Hiding Place', nominated for Guardian 'First Book Award' and short listed for 'Booker Prize' in 2000.
Born and grew up in Cardiff to a Welsh mother and Maltese father. First novel, The Hiding Place, short-listed for the Booker Prize in 2000.
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