Gerallt Lloyd Owen
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Gerallt Lloyd Owen is considered one of the best "strict metre poets" in Wales. He began as a "political poet" in the 1960s, often using Medieval forms or imagery for purposes of Welsh nationalism
. His political works at times satirized the failings of the Welsh people, or Welsh history, rather than simply praise them. One of his later works, Afon, is more about childhood and part of it is quoted in a document on early children's education in Wales.
Welsh nationalism
Welsh nationalism emphasises the distinctiveness of Welsh language, culture, and history, and calls for more self-determination for Wales, which may include more Devolved powers for the Welsh Assembly or full independence from the United Kingdom.-Conquest:...
. His political works at times satirized the failings of the Welsh people, or Welsh history, rather than simply praise them. One of his later works, Afon, is more about childhood and part of it is quoted in a document on early children's education in Wales.
Awards
- 1992 Wales Book of the YearWales Book of the YearThe Wales Book of the Year is a Welsh literary award given annually to the best Welsh and English language works in the fields of fiction and literary criticism by Welsh or Welsh interest authors...
winner, Welsh-language. - 2002 Glyndŵr AwardGlyndwr AwardThe Glyndŵr Award is made for an Outstanding Contribution to the Arts in Wales. It is given by the Machynlleth Tabernacle Trust to pre-eminent figures in music, art and literature in rotation...
for literature.