A Map of Love

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Twelve Welsh poems of romance, desire and devotion

By M. Wynn Thomas

Summary

A Map of Love is a captivating anthology of Welsh love poems spanning from the 14th century to the present day. Curated by M. Wynn Thomas, this collection explores the diverse expressions of love—ranging from regret and mourning to passionate desire and tender reflections on motherhood and marriage. Featuring works by both renowned poets like Gillian Clarke and R. S. Thomas, as well as anonymous and lesser-known writers, the book includes a previously unpublished poem by Emyr Humphreys. Enhanced by original illustrations from Ruth Jéan Evans, it offers a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on the complexities of love.
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Format: Hardback

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This anthology will resonate with readers passionate about poetry, Welsh culture, and the nuanced portrayal of love across time. It is especially suited for those interested in exploring diverse voices and perspectives within the arts and culture genre.

Description

A collection of Welsh love poems across history.

An exhilarating look at the many ways we love and are loved. Following his bestselling The History of Wales in Twelve Poems, M Wynn Thomas turns his attention to love poems from Wales and reflects on what they have to say on the age-old subject of love in its many and varied forms.

Featuring twelve pieces dating from the 14th century to the present, A Map of Love deliberately rejects clichéd verses with its poems of regret and of mourning, straight love and gay love, bawdy verses of passion and desire, and gentle meditations on motherhood and marriage. It features anonymous and lesser-known writers as well as household names such as Gillian Clarke and R. S. Thomas, and it includes a previously unpublished poem by Emyr Humphreys.

With original illustrations by Ruth Jên Evans throughout, this short but powerful collection will appeal to anyone interested in people and their complex relationships.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915279439

Publisher: University of Wales Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Calon

Illustration: Not illustrated

Contributors:

Illustrated by Ruth Jên Evans

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 96

Collections

Arts & Culture M. Wynn Thomas Non-Fiction Poetry

About the Author

M. Wynn Thomas is professor of English and Emyr Humphreys Professor of Welsh Writing in English, Swansea University.