Straeon - Gan Gwynfor 1931 (Preloved)

Straeon is an early 20th-century collection of Welsh short stories by Gwynfor (Thomas Owen Jones, 1903-1980), a librarian and cultural figure, featuring traditional stories and his own narratives

The stories focus on ordinary people and familiar situations, using simplicity of language and careful observation to reveal personality, humour and quiet tensions. There is a strong sense of place throughout, reflecting the social rhythms and values of Wales in the early decades of the century.

Written in clear, accessible Welsh, the collection reflects the period’s move towards realism and restraint in prose, valuing understatement and recognition over dramatic plot. As an early publication, it offers a valuable glimpse into both the writer’s development and the literary culture of the time.

• Gwasg Aberystwyth, 1931 (first edition)
• Welsh language
• Hardcover with green boards
• 81 pages

Condition: good: sun fading to cover and a little rip to front perhaps where a sticker was, spine and book itself is in very good condition.