Islwyn Ffowc Elis

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Islwyn Ffowc Elis (born November 17, 1924 in Wrexham , ( Denbighshire ), † January 22, 2004 ) was a Welsh writer.

Life

He was born the son of a farmer. After attending Llangollen Grammar School, he studied at the University College of North Wales in Bangor and at several theological colleges. Until 1959 he served as a preacher in the Presbyterian Church of Wales . He then worked as a freelance writer. From 1963 he worked at Trinity College in Carmarthen as a lecturer in Welsh and drama. From 1968 to 1971 he was an editor and translator for the Welsh Books Council . From 1975 he taught Welsh at St. David's University College in Lampeter .

Islwyn Ffowc Elis has written novels, essays , short stories, television plays , radio plays , articles and musical libretti . He wrote in Welsh. He also worked as a translator and editor.

Works (selection)

  • Cyn Oeri`r Gwaed , Essay, 1952
  • Cysgod y Crymanw , Roman, 1953
  • Ffenestri Tua´r Gwyll , Roman, 1955
  • Yn Öl i Leifior , Roman, 1956
  • Wythnos yng Nghymru Fydd , Roman, 1957
  • Blas y Cynfyd , novel, 1958
  • Tabyrddau `r Babongo , Roman, 1961
  • Y Blaned Dirion , novel, 1968
  • Y Gromlech yn yr Haidd , Roman, 1971
  • Eira Mawr , Roman, 1972
  • Harris , piece, 1973
  • Marwydos , Short Stories, 1974

literature

personal data
SURNAME Elis, Islwyn Ffowc
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Welsh writer
DATE OF BIRTH November 17, 1924
PLACE OF BIRTH Wrexham
DATE OF DEATH January 22, 2004