The 10 Best Welsh Novels
One of the most interesting things about the best Welsh novels is that, until relatively recently, there was very little Welsh fiction in English, making it the newest body of fiction in the English-speaking world.
One of the most interesting things about the best Welsh novels is that, until relatively recently, there was very little Welsh fiction in English, making it the newest body of fiction in the English-speaking world.
Regarding fiction, Wales has long been a depressed region of the United Kingdom, which has inspired writers to explore the struggles of those who live there. It is a world of miners and agricultural workers, and thatβs where much Welsh fiction is focused. Here are ten of the best Welsh authors.
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