Stori Hedd Wyn/The Story of Hedd Wyn
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Stori Hedd Wyn/The Story of Hedd Wyn by Alan Llwyd
This is the story of Hedd Wyn, the Poet of the Black Chair, 1917, a tragic story which has captured the imagination of a nation and has become a symbol of every young talent that has been lost. New edition. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru
The heroic story of Hedd Wyn, who posthumusly won the Chair at the Birkenhead National Eisteddfod in 1917 is one of the most potent myths of twentieth century Wales, and as the centenery of his death draws nearer, the hold that this story has over us is as strong as ever
This is a new edition of the popular bilingual book published by Cyhoeddiadau Barddas in 2009. Included is a new Introduction by the author along with one very important addition to the original text: the letter sent by Hedd Wyn from France to the National Eisteddfod with his entry for the Chair in 1917 – a letter which appeared in 'Y Faner', 6 October, 1917.
This book makes an important contribution to the remebrance and preservation of the story of Hedd Wyn, and in ensuring that the poet’s voice will be heard by ‘all ages to come’. -- Cyhoeddwr: Cyhoeddiadau Barddas
This is a new edition of the popular bilingual book published by Cyhoeddiadau Barddas in 2009. Included is a new Introduction by the author along with one very important addition to the original text: the letter sent by Hedd Wyn from France to the National Eisteddfod with his entry for the Chair in 1917 – a letter which appeared in 'Y Faner', 6 October, 1917.
This book makes an important contribution to the remebrance and preservation of the story of Hedd Wyn, and in ensuring that the poet’s voice will be heard by ‘all ages to come’. -- Cyhoeddwr: Cyhoeddiadau Barddas
Mae Alan Llwyd yn Athro yn Academi Hywel Teifi, Prifysgol Abertawe ac yn awdur toreithiog. Fei'i ystyrir yn brif awdurdod ar Hedd Wyn.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781906396855 |
| ISBN 10 | 190639685X |
| Title | Stori Hedd Wyn/The Story of Hedd Wyn |
| Author | Alan Llwyd |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cyhoeddiadau Barddas |
| Year published | 2015-05-21 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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