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Goronwy Rees (Writers of Wales) - Softcover

John Harris

 
9780708316771: Goronwy Rees (Writers of Wales)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0708316778 ISBN 13: 9780708316771
Publisher: University of Wales Press, 2001

Synopsis

After gaining an Oxford fellowship at the age of 21, Goronwy Rees (1909-79) went on to write for the "Guardian" and the "Spectator" before becoming Principal of the universiy College of Wales, Aberystwyth in 1953. A Marxist intellectual turned cold warrior, who also claimed that "writing books is the only thing I'm serious about", Rees became a full-time writer in 1957 following his acrimonious resignation from Aberystwyth over revelations about his friendship with Guy Burgess. This study of Goronwy Rees (1909-79) sets his writings in the context of a dramatically eventful life. The author also discusses Rees' complex relationship with Wales and how, although an unwavering advocate of home rule, he was perceived in his native country as being anti-Welsh.

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About the Author

Formerly a lecturer in bibliography at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, John Harris has edited numerous works by Caradoc Evans and written extensively on Anglo-Welsh publishing history.

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Publisher
University of Wales Press
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0708316778
ISBN 13 
9780708316771
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
109