Frontiers in Anglo-Welsh Poetry

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This study traces the impact of their social and cultural backgrounds on the lives and work of Anglo-Welsh poets including Gerard Manley Hopkins, R.S. Thomas, David Jones, Dylan Thomas, John Ormond, John Tripp and Raymond Garlick.

Reviews

" . . . the book will, rightly be used as an excellent introduction to its subject . . ." -Modern Language Review

"This wide-ranging and well-written book is full of interesting arguments and illuminating apercus. It displays a lively intellect and a passionate love for poetry, which make it a delight to read." -Friends of the Dymock Poets Newsletter

"Throughout the book, Conran sustains a series of arguments which are often challenging in their views, and more than once controversial . . . a comprehensive and thoroughly enjoyable study about the fundermental aspects of Anglo-Welsh poetry." -Books in Wales

"His keen awareness of how Welsh society and literature have changed over the last hundred years has enabled him to write what nearly amounts to a history of Anglo Welsh writing and to put our writers in a context where their achievement can be properly seen. This is an important book that all students and critics of contemporary literature will have to read and think about." -Western Mail

Author Bio

Anthony (Tony) Conran was a Welsh poet and translator of Welsh poetry, and taught at Bangor University for many years. He died in January 2013.