Dawn Dweud – serie

A comprehensive biography of Daniel Owen (1836-95), one of the most talented Welsh writers, especially in the context of characters and dialogue. 13 black-and-white illustrations.

A biography of Ambrose Bebb, based on diaries and other family papers, which looks at his creative writing in the context of his life's circumstances. Ten black-and-white photographs and illustrations.

Biography of John Jones ('Talhaiarn', 1810-69), poet and author of words of popular songs of the age, a cerdd dant performer and eisteddfodic leader, but also an architectural overseer who worked mainly outside the land of his birth. 16 black-and-white photographs.

An entertaining portrait of Cardiganshire historian Thomas Richards (1878-1962), a strict librarian and literary critic, lecturer and lively broadcaster on diverse topics. 17 black-and-white photographs.

A biography of the Welsh poet Islwyn, one of the greatest poets of the 15th century. This volume presents a study of his life, as well as looking at the impact the death of his lover, Ann Bowen, had on the writer, which inspired him to write possibly his most famous poem, "Y Storm".

A biography of Pennar Davies, the poet, novelist, critic, historian and theologian who played a major role in the literary, cultural and religious life of Wales in the second half of the twentieth century. Black-and-white photographs.

A biography of Lewis Morris, map-maker, duty collector and mineworks supervisor who was one of the foremost literary figures of 18th century Wales.

A comprehensive study of the work of Lewis Edwards (1809-87), Wales's foremost scholar of the nineteenth century, and one who raised the standard of Nonconformist Wales erudition. A Calvinistic Methodist in his upbringing and through conviction, he was a pious man belonging to his era.

In the present era of warring and debate relating to Britain's intervention in Afghanistan and Iraq, this volume highlights how contemporary are the arguments of Henry Richard in the 19th century, and how progressive were his efforts for Wales, for education and for the Welsh language.

Yn oes Fictoria, ystyriwyd menywod yn anaddas ac anabl ar gyfer pob arweinyddiaeth gyhoeddus a deallusol. Ond llwyddodd Cranogwen, sef Sarah Jane Rees (1839–1916) o Langrannog, i ennill parch ac enwogrwydd fel bardd, darlithydd, golygydd, pregethwraig, dirwestwraig – ac ysbrydolwraig to newydd o awduresau a merched cyhoeddus. Mae’r gyfrol hon yn dilyn ei thrywydd er mwyn deall pam a sut y cododd Cranogwen, benyw ddibriod o gefndir gwerinol, i’r fath fri a dylanwad ymhlith Cymry ei hoes. Teflir goleuni newydd hefyd ar ei bywyd carwriaethol cyfunrywiol, a’i syniadau arloesol ynghylch rhywedd.Cyhoeddwyd cyfrolau bywgraffiadol ar Cranogwen ym 1932 a 1981, ond oddi ar hynny mae twf y mudiad ffeminyddol wedi ysgogi llawer astudiaeth (ar awduron benywaidd a lesbiaid y bedwaredd ganrif ar bymtheg, er enghraifft, ac ar wragedd mewn cymunedau morwrol) sy’n berthnasol iawn i’w hanes. Yng ngoleuni’r holl ddeunydd ychwanegol hyn, ceir yn y gyfrol hon ddarlun newydd o’i bywyd a’i dylanwad.

A study of the life and works of W.J. Gruffydd, which shows clearly why he was such a significant figure in Welsh life between the two World Wars.