Emrys James — Y Gwron Dienw

Camarthen, Camarthen Journal, 1922. Paperback. A very scarce signed collection of war poetry, written by Welsh poet Emrys James, more commonly known as Dewi Emrys. The signed Y Gwron Dienw (The Unnamed Hero), a Welsh collection of war poetry written by Welsh poet Emrys James, more popularly known by his often used pen-name Dewi Emrys. Published by the Camarthen Journal, of which he previously worked for, in 1922.In the publisher's original green paper covers. The poet's signed inscription is written on the front paste down. Written in the original Welsh.Having previously written as a journalist for the Camarthen Journal and the local County Echo, James worked as a minister in a number of churches, including at Toxteth and Finsbury Park, before enlisting in the army in the 1917. James wrote the charming collection in memory of those fallen during his service. He later won the Crown of the Bard and Chair of the Bard at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in 1926 and 1929 respectively. In the publisher's original green paper covers. Externally, mostly smart, with signs of shelf wear to the spine and to the extremities. Small closed tears to the head and tail of the spine. Small barks to top right edge of rear paper cover. End papers are generally bright and clean, with the author's inscription to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the faint odd spot to leaf extremities. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .