Ten Poems from Wales: Fourteen Centuries of Verse

Ten Poems from Wales offers readers who are new to the poetry of Wales, and those who are already in love with it, a glimpse of a rich heritage. Welsh literature is renowned for its beauty, as well as its profound influence on the writings of other cultures.

The ten poems, chosen by Gillian Clarke, range from the seventh to the twenty-first centuries, and give the reader a taste of an ancient and continuing literature. Hedd Wyn’s ‘Rhyfel’ (‘War’) is included in its original Welsh form, as well as in translation. Two of the poems, by Paul Henry and Gillian Clarke herself, are previously unpublished.

Gillian Clarke is a highly-respected and much-loved poet whose work is read widely across all generations. In 2008 she was appointed the National Poet for Wales.

Poems by Dannie Abse, Gillian Clarke, Paul Henry, Alun Lewis, Robert Minhinnick, Samatha Wynne-Rhydderch, Dylan Thomas, RS Thomas and Hedd Wyn. 

This poetry pamphlet is supplied with an envelope for posting, a bookmark for a special message and an ‘Instead of a card’ sticker to seal the back of the envelope, it is perfect for sending to a friend or loved one to enjoy. 

Product Specifications

Illustrator: Ian Phillips

Poets: Poems by Dannie Abse, Gillian Clarke, Paul Henry, Alun Lewis, Robert Minhinnick, Samatha Wynne-Rhydderch, Dylan Thomas, RS Thomas and Hedd Wyn

Language: English and Welsh

Translations: Anthony Conran

ISBN: 9781907598166

Format: Pamphlet

Length: 20 pages

Size: 13.7 x 0.3 x 21 cm

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