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The Library of Wales: Battle to the Weak by Hilda Vaughan

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In the first and, arguably, the finest of Hilda Vaughan's ten novels, the dawn of the twentieth century brings a new generation that clashes with the conservative traditionalism of an old Welsh way of life. The novel was originally published in 1925. This edition also includes her short story, 'A Thing of Nought', first published in 1934.|Dyma nofel gyntaf Hilda Vaughan, ac fe'i hystyrir fel yr un orau o'i deg nofel. Y mae wedi'i gosod ar ddechrau'r ugeinfed ganrif, gyda chenhedlaeth newydd yn gwrthdaro â'r hen ffordd Gymreig o fyw. Cyhoeddwyd y nofel am y tro cyntaf yn 1925. Mae'r gyfrol hon hefyd yn cynnwys y stori fer, 'A Thing of Nought' a gyhoeddwyd yn wreiddiol yn 1934.

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The Library of Wales: Battle to the Weak by Hilda Vaughan

A forgotten Welsh novel, first published in 1925, this love story is also a portrait of class conflict and the plight of rural women. The plot turns on young Rhys Lloyd's interest in the ideas of Social Darwinism and the League of Nations, which make him a dangerous figure in his village. To complicate his life further, Rhys is the son of a Welsh-speaking Nonconformist--but he is falling in love with the church-going Esther. The couple suffers from the disapproval of their neighbors, until--over time--the stoic and determined Esther calmly transcends the casual brutality of her agricultural upbringing, improves the lot of the other villagers, and finds new strength and organic spirituality.

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A remarkable first novelThe New Statesman Wales depicted truly at last. The Western Mail
Hilda Vaughan lived from 1892 to 1985. She was educated privately but her experiences with the Women’s Land Army during WWI exposed her to a different side of life. Battle to the Weak, her first novel, was published in 1925. She is known for her acute ear and ability to capture the unique style of speech of the people of Radnorshire, as well as her insight into women’s daily lives.
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ISBN 13 9781906998257
ISBN 10 1906998256
Title The Library of Wales: Battle to the Weak
Author Hilda Vaughan
Series Library Of Wales Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Parthian Books
Year published 2010-11-01
Number of pages 360
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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