Welsh (Plural)

Welsh (Plural)

What does it mean to imagine Wales and “The Welsh” as something both distinct and inclusive?

For many people, Wales brings to mind the same old collection of images – if it’s not rugby, sheep and rolling hills, 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 Welsh (Plural), some of the foremost current Welsh writers offer imaginative, radical perspectives that take us beyond the clichés and binaries that so often shape thinking about Wales and Welshness.

  • A smart and timely exploration of Welshness and the role of identity in shaping our politics and potential for solidarity.

    Gary Younge

  • Fascinating, thought provoking, poignant and powerful. A vital collection of essays exploring Welshness through a diverse and brilliant authorship. An absolute must read.

    Eloise Williams, Inaugural Children’s Laureate Wales

  • This book arrives at an exciting and challenging time for Wales, a nation which continues to grapple with our own sense of social, linguistic, and historic identities. Taking on the mantle of cultural analysis from Raymond Williams, the book features a wide range of some of the most talented writers from Wales. Diverse and thought-provoking – and at times very funny – this is a book to treasure and share for generations to come.

    LLeucu Siencyn, CEO of Literature Wales

  • Full of insight and perspectives we can all learn from. This is an essential collection in understanding the rich diversity of Welsh identities, plural.

    Jeffrey Boakye, author of Black, Listed