Lloyd Jones (Welsh writer)

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Lloyd Jones

Lloyd Jones (born 14 July 1951) is a poet, novelist and photographer. In 2002 he became the first person to walk completely around Wales, a journey of a thousand miles.

Born at Bryn Clochydd, Gwytherin, near Llanrwst, he lives at Abergwyngregyn and has formerly worked on a farm and as a newspaper editor, a lecturer and a mencap nurse. [1] He writes in both Welsh and English. After almost dying from alcoholism he gave up drinking on 28 December 2001.

He is a graduate of Bangor University, with a degree in Welsh and English literature. He has published the following books:

He has self-published the following books of poetry:

He has also self-published the following volumes of essays:

In addition, he has published the following:

He has also translated a highly successful Welsh novel, O! Tyn y Gorchudd, by Angharad Price:

He has also contributed chapters to:

Photographic exhibitions:

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References

  1. ↑ "Authors". Archived from the original on 10 November 2007. Retrieved 5 May 2008.
  2. ↑ "'Surreal' novel wins book award". BBC News. 9 July 2007. Retrieved 12 July 2021.


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