Writers: Poets, Authors, Novelists, Literature
Writers
Welsh writers share the bardic tradition with stories and adventures written for over a millenium. Today we can enjoy story telling in many formats and this celtic skill has adopted the new mediums. Wales has produced some of the finest poets, novelists and even screen writers in history. Explore out list of Welsh writers to find Dylan Thomas, Alexander Cordell, Craig Thomas, Dick Francis, Bertrand Russell, Ian Hislop and may many more!
Alexander Cordell
Author of various books depicting life in Welsh communities.
David Evans, writer (Modern History) with a connection to Wales (Cardiff, South Wales)
David Evans
Writing modern history books.
Ira Jones, writer with a connection to Wales (Morriston, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire)
Ira Jones
World War One air fighter ace. Known as Ira 'Taffy' Jones. D. S. O. , M. C. , D. F. C. And Bar, M. M. Author of an air-fighter's scrapbook (1938) 'Tiger Squadron' (1954) a history of RAF 74 (tiger) squadron.
John Lloyd, writer with a Welsh connection!
John Lloyd
According to 'Kremers and Urdang's History of Pharmacy' was 'one of the greatest pharmacists and chemists America has ever had'. Won three Ebert Prizes and Remington Medal. Served as president of American Pharmaceutical Association 1887 to 1888. Numerous inventions.
Vernon Watkins, writer with a connection to Wales (Maesteg)
Vernon Watkins
Poetry. Ballad of Mari Lwyd (1941), Death Bell (1954), and Affinities (1962).
Marion Eames, writer with a connection to Wales (Dolgellau, Merioneth)
Marion Eames
Studied music and the Guildhall, London. Marion is a former radio producer, she has written several books. The most famous being "Y Stafell Ddirgel" 1969. Translated in to English and made into a TV series.
Beryl Baigent, writer with a connection to Wales (Wrexham, North Wales)
Beryl Baigent
Author of twelve poetry books. Books launched in Wales and England at various locations.
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