Gerallt Lloyd Owen


Gerallt Lloyd Owen was a Welsh-language poet, considered to be one of the leading "strict-metre" poets in Wales.

Works

Owen began as a "political poet" in the 1960s, often using medieval forms or imagery for purposes of promoting Welsh nationalism. His political works at times satirized the failings of the Welsh people, or Welsh history, rather than simply praising them.
One of his later works, Afon, is more about childhood. Part of it is quoted in a document on early children's education in Wales.

Death

Owen died on 15 July 2014 in hospital at the age of 69.

Awards