Glyn Jones — The Dragon Has Two Tongues

London, J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd , 1968. First edition. Cloth. A desirable set offering both the very scarce uncorrected proof and first edition of this important criticism of Anglo-Welsh literature by Glyn Jones. This set includes two volumes, including the very scarce uncorrected proof and the first edition, first impression of the same work. Both volumes complete with the original unclipped dust wrappers. Proof copy bound in the publisher"s purple wraps and with the publication date stamped to the dust wrapper fly leaf. This volume explores the ways in which the interwar period, education, religion and politics affected his generation of Welsh authors. It implements an autobiographical style and uses selected prose and poetry from Dylan Thomas, Idris Davies, Caradoc Evans and Jack Jones, among others. Written by Glyn Jones, who was a leading novelist and literary figure in Anglo-Welsh literature. First edition bound in the original cloth, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Proof copy bound in the publisher"s wraps, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with only minor shelf wear. Small patch of sunning to the proof"s tail of spine. Dust wrappers are very smart. With bumping to the proof"s spine head, as to be expected due to its top edge overlapping the book"s. With a small closed tear to the proof"s tail of spine. Minor shelf wear to the first edition"s wrap. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Very Good Indeed.