The story-teller has always been an important figure in Welsh society, and this collection draws on a rich and varied literature to present twenty-five of the finest Welsh short stories from this century, many of them original translations. From the exuberant lyricism of Dylan Thomas, to the sparse and telling prose of Kate Roberts, all these tales testify to the vitality and uniqueness of the Welsh story-telling tradition. Through stories of soldiers, poets, scholars, doctors, ordinary men and women, the warm hues and rich textures of all aspects of Welsh life, thought, and tradition are brought forth. This book is intended for lovers of the short story and collectors of anthologies. All readers interested in Welsh literature, life, and culture; students of the same.
- ISBN10 0192829408
- ISBN13 9780192829405
- Publish Date 1 August 1997
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 7 August 2006
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Oxford University Press
- Imprint Oxford Paperbacks
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 256
- Language English