Bendigeidfran son of Llŷr was crowned king over this island and invested with the crown of London. One afternoon he was in Harlech in Ardudwy, at one of his courts; he was sitting on the rock of Harlech, above the sea, with his brother Manawydan son of Llŷr, and his two brothers on his mother's side, … Continue reading The Mabinogion: The Second Branch of the Mabinogi | Sioned Davies #Dewithon23
Based on John Edward Lloyd's History of Wales, Vol I and Koch's Celtic Culture Gwerful Mechain (c. 1460–c. 1502) is considered to be one of the first female Welsh poets. She wrote about female sexuality and the domestic issues of medieval women. Her parents were Gwenhwyfar and Hywel Fychan from Mechain (a medieval cantref or land division), in … Continue reading Cywydd y Cedor | Gwerful Mechain #Dewithon22
I didn't think that I would have time to join in Dewithon this year, but a chance hearing of part of a Byrds song on the radio (perhaps they played it on the 1st March for a reason?) led me down a Welsh rabbit hole. This post is what I discovered. Idris Davies was born … Continue reading Gwalia Deserta XV | Idris Davies #Dewithon
Photo by Jack B on Unsplash | Snowdon, WalesDo not go gentle into that good night,Old age should burn and rave at close of day;Rage, rage against the dying of the light.Though wise men at their end know dark is right,Because their words had forked no lightning theyDo not go gentle into that good night.Good … Continue reading Do not go gentle into that good night | Dylan Thomas #Dewithon
In 1991, I spent a lovely long weekend with my Welsh cousins in Pendoylan. One of the many tours we managed to fit into my brief visit, was an afternoon in Laugharne to wander around Dylan Thomas' boathouse and writing shed perched on the side of a hill above the River Taf. Growing up in … Continue reading Under Milk Wood: The Definitive Edition | Dylan Thomas #Dewithon
I decided to read How Green Was My Valley for this year's #Dewithon for several reasons. The first, and most obvious reason, is the Welsh setting of the book. Secondly, the book was actually on my TBR pile. Thirdly, the author's surname is the same as my Nan's maiden name - it's weird how a … Continue reading How Green Was My Valley | Richard Llewellyn
The 1st March is St David's Day in Wales - the day we celebrate all things Cymraeg (Welsh). It is also the start of Paula's month-long #Dewithon19 event @Book Jotter. Simply read and blog about books set in Wales or written by Welsh authors.I have had a copy of How Green Was My Valley by Richard … Continue reading Happy St David’s Day
I recently spotted this at Paula's Book Jotter blog:Why am I so excited?My name is the first give away - Bronwyn (although my variation is apparently a masculine Anglicized take on the traditional Welsh spelling of Bronwen).My mother's ancestors are the next clue. My grandmother's maiden name was Llewellyn, although less salubriously, it was her grandfather … Continue reading Dewithon 2019
Happy St David's Day! Dydd Gŵyl Dewi! The 1st of March is the National Day of Wales. You may be wondering why someone in Sydney would care about such things? My name is the first give away - Bronwyn (although my variation is a masculine Anglicized take on the traditional Welsh spelling of Bronwen). My mother's … Continue reading Stories & Shout-Outs #15
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