Author: HUGHES, R. CYRIL
Title: Dinas Ddihenydd
Description: Llandysul: Gwasg Gomer, 1976. First Edition. Original Boards. Ex library copy. With library stamps and labels. Dust jacket: slight wear & creasing to front & back cover top and bottom edges & corners. Fading to spine Book: tape marks & slight soiling on front & back free endpapers & front & back pastedowns. Some foxing to top edge. ; 22 x 14.1 x 1.9 cms; 220 pages; "Dinas Ddihenydd" is a historical novel by Welsh author R. Cyril Hughes, published in 1976. It is the second installment in a trilogy that explores the life of Catrin o Ferain, a prominent figure in Welsh history. The trilogy delves into her personal experiences and the broader historical context of her time, offering readers an immersive portrayal of 16th-century Wales. Hughes' meticulous research and narrative skill bring to life the challenges and triumphs of Catrin o Ferain, highlighting her significance in Welsh heritage. Richard Cyril Hughes (1932 – 1 April 2022) was a Welsh educator, historian, and novelist, renowned for his contributions to Welsh literature and education. Born in 1932 on Tara Street, Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, he pursued higher education at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, where he earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees. Hughes began his teaching career as a Welsh instructor at Grove Park School in Wrexham and later at Rhiwabon. He subsequently joined Bangor Normal College as a lecturer in education. A pioneer in bilingual education, he advocated for teaching subjects through the medium of Welsh. He advanced to the position of Senior Education Officer for Gwynedd Education Authority before opting for early retirement in 1998. As an author, Hughes is best known for his trilogy of historical novels centered on the life of Catrin o Ferain, a significant figure in Welsh history. The trilogy comprises Catrin o Ferain (1975) , Dinas Ddihenydd (1976) , and Castell Cyfaddawd (1984) , the last of which won the Daniel Owen Memorial Prize at the National Eisteddfod in 1984. In 2005, he published Maes Bosworth, a fictional narrative depicting a father and son's journey from Penmynydd to the Battle of Bosworth in support of Henry Tudor. In 1959, Hughes married Elizabeth Ann (Nan Evans) from Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthenshire. The couple had four sons: Rhiryd, Rhys, Siôn (a television executive and novelist) , and Huw Garmon, an actor. He resided in Penmynydd and later in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. Hughes passed away on 1 April 2022 at the age of 89. His legacy endures through his influential work in promoting Welsh-medium education and his vivid portrayals of Welsh history in literature.. Very Good in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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