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Welsh (Plural): Essays on the Future of Wales

What does it mean to imagine Wales and 'The Welsh' as something both distinct and inclusive? In Welsh (Plural), some of the foremost Welsh writers consider the future of Wales and their place in it. For many people, Wales brings to mind the same old collection of images - if it's not rugby, sheep and leeks, it's the 3 Cs: castles, coal, and choirs. Heritage, mining and the church are indeed integral parts of Welsh culture. But what of the other stories that point us toward a Welsh future? In this anthology of essays, authors offer imaginative, radical perspectives on the future of Wales as they take us beyond the cliches and binaries that so often shape thinking about Wales and Welshness. Includes essays from Charlotte Williams, Joe Dunthorne, Niall Griffiths, Rabab Ghazoul, Mike Parker, Martin Johnes, Kandace Siobhan Walker, Gary Raymond, Darren Chetty, Andy Welch, Marvin Thompson, Durre Shahwar, Hanan Issa, Dan Evans, Shaheen Sutton, Morgan Owen, Iestyn Tyne, Grug Muse and Cerys Hafana.

Reviews

“A smart and timely exploration of Welshness.”

Gary Young