Gwynn ap Gwilym facts for kids

Gwynn ap Gwilym (born in 1950, died on July 31, 2016) was a talented writer from Wales. He was known for his poetry and novels. He also worked as an editor and translator.

Who Was Gwynn ap Gwilym?

Gwynn ap Gwilym was born in Bangor, Wales. He grew up in a town called Machynlleth in north-west Wales.

Early Life and Education

Gwynn ap Gwilym went to several universities to study. He attended the University of Wales and University College, Galway (UCG) in Ireland. He also studied at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He earned an MA degree from his studies.

Career and Achievements

Gwynn ap Gwilym was an Anglican clergyman. This means he was a priest in the Church of England in Wales. He also taught at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. He was a parish rector for several churches in the Upper Dyfi Valley. These churches included Mallwyd, Cemaes Bay, Llanymawddwy, Darowen, and Llanbrynmair. He also taught part-time at the former United Theological College Aberystwyth.

Gwynn ap Gwilym won important awards for his writing. In 1983, he received the Welsh Arts Council prize. This was for his book of poems called "Grassholm". In 1986, he was named Poet Chair at the National Eisteddfod in Fishguard. This honor was for his special poem, an ode called "The Cloud".

Gwynn ap Gwilym passed away on July 31, 2016, due to cancer.

His Works

Gwynn ap Gwilym wrote many books, including poetry and novels. He also helped edit other books.

• Eisteddfota, published in 1979
• Gwales, published in 1983
• Yr Ymyl Aur, published in 1997
• Dydd Oedd a Diwedd Iddo, published in 2002
• Cyfres o Esboniadau: Llyfr Deuteronomium, published in 2002

As an Editor

Gwynn ap Gwilym also helped put together collections of other writers' works.

• Blodeugerdd o farddoniaeth Gymraeg yr ugeinfed ganrif (An anthology of 20th-century Welsh poetry). He edited this book with Alan Llwyd in 1987.