Cast a baleful eye on the personal relationships and social ambitions of the inhabitants of Dai Country. In this volume, the best of the author's short stories are combined with his autobiographical memoir Days of Absence to take us to the core of those incomparable valleys, with their lived experience stripped bare of cliche and sentiment.
The narrative explores a marriage devoid of intimacy, centering on Walter, a paranoid wit, and Connie, a teacher yearning for adventure. Set against the backdrop of a changing South Wales post-industrial revolution, the couple grapples with their disconnect. Walter's illness prompts self-reflection on his shortcomings, while Connie seeks to fulfill her desire for exploration. This tale delves into themes of identity, personal growth, and the complexities of love in a transforming world.
Presents short stories, written by Welsh men and women, for the most part about Welsh people, providing depictions of valley and mountain, country and town, as well as insights into the nature of the people.
A masterpiece of sports writing, Carwyn - A Personal Memoir is a reflection on the connected yet divergent cultural forces which had shaped both the rugby coach and the author; a dazzling sidestep of an essay in both social and personal interpretation.
Looks at the role played by trolley buses in the training of RAF pilots during WWII. With b and w and color plates.
