Caradoc Evans

Broschiertes Buch

My Neighbors

Stories of the Welsh People

Beschreibung

"My Neighbors: Stories of the Welsh People" by Caradoc Evans offers a powerful glimpse into the heart of rural Welsh life and culture. These short stories delve into the social customs and traditions of Wales, painting a vivid portrait of a community bound by both shared heritage and individual struggles. Evans's work explores the complexities of human relationships within a close-knit society, capturing the essence of Welsh identity through compelling narratives. A significant contribution to Welsh fiction, "My Neighbors" provides a window into a specific time and place, offering enduring insights into the human condition. This collection, meticulously prepared for print republication, invites readers to experience the authentic voices and timeless stories of the Welsh people. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Caradoc Evans (1878-1945) was a Welsh storyteller and playwright, considered one of the most controversial and pioneering figures in Welsh literature. Born on December 31, 1878, in Rhydlewis, Ceredigion, to a poor family, Evans moved to London in his youth, where he worked as a draper's apprentice and later as a journalist. His literary career is chiefly remembered for its stark departure from the romanticized depictions of rural Wales, choosing instead to portray the darker, more realistic aspects of Welsh rural life. His seminal work, 'My Neighbors' (1915), is a collection of short stories that stands as a testament to his unique literary style. Groundbreaking for its time, Evan's prose laid bare the harshness and narrow-mindedness of the rural Welsh communities, eschewing the idyllic for acerbic social commentary. This led to Evans being branded a traitor to his people by some, while others hailed him as a fearless truth-teller. Despite this polarized reception, 'My Neighbors' has earned a permanent place in the annals of Welsh literature for its penetrating insights and uncompromising realism. His narrative voice, characterized by its cynicism and critical tone, paved the way for future generations of Welsh writers. Evans's work remains a subject of study for its significant impact on the modernist movement within Welsh writing and for his bold challenge to the traditional narrative forms of his time.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 136g
• ISBN-13: 9781023128216
• ISBN-10: 1023128217
• Artikelnr.: 74115093