Author: ABSE, DANNIE
Title: Welsh Retrospective
Description: Llandybie: Seren, 2004. First Edition; Fourth Impression. Original Decorated Wrappers. ISBN: 1854112015. Light shelfwear. ; "Welsh Retrospective" is a poignant and reflective selection of poetry by Dannie Abse, a Welsh poet and writer. The poems take the reader on a journey through Abse's personal and cultural history, as he reminisces about his Welsh roots and the landscapes of his youth. Through vivid imagery and lyrical language, Abse evokes the rugged beauty of Wales and the deep connection he feels to its land and people. As Abse reflects on his past, he grapples with the complexities of his identity as a Welshman and the ways in which his Welsh and Jewish heritage have shaped him. He explores the tension between tradition and modernity, the pull of the past and the promise of the future. Abse captures the bittersweet nostalgia of looking back on a bygone era, while also celebrating the resilience of Welsh culture and the enduring spirit of its people. ; 14x22.5x0.8cm; 71 pages. Near Fine .

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