Edward Prosser Rhys was a trailblazing poet, journalist, and publisher who shaped Welsh literary and cultural life. He founded Gwasg Aberystwyth and the Clwb Llyfrau Cymraeg, contributing significantly to Wales鈥 cultural identity. E. Prosser Rhys is perhaps best remembered for his 辫谤测诲诲别蝉迟听(extended poem) entitled 'Atgof' (Memory), which won him the National Eisteddfod Crown in 1924. The poem sparked controversy for its candid depictions of sexual intimacy, including a ground-breaking portrayal of a relationship between two men.
This new edition, published by Llyfrau Melin Bapur, not only revisits 'Atgof' but also offers fresh insight into Prosser Rhys鈥檚 poetic voice. Dr Gareth Evans-Jones provides a compelling foreword that situates Prosser Rhys鈥檚 work within the broader contexts of nationalism, pacifism, and socio-religious thought. By applying innovative hermeneutical approaches, Dr Gareth Evans-Jones sheds light on Prosser Rhys as a figure deserving greater scholarly attention.
Commenting on Prosser Rhys鈥檚 enduring impact, Dr Gareth Evans-Jones states, 鈥淭he influence of Prosser Rhys, the Dedalus from Trefenter, is undeniable. His contributions to literature, culture, and politics merit further exploration, and I hope this reprint inspires a new generation to engage with his legacy.鈥
Atgof a cherddi eraill is available now from .
This re-publication invites readers to rediscover one of Wales鈥 most fascinating, yet underexplored, recent thinkers and literary figures.