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Nonconformist
Relocating from Brittany to north Wales, Jane and her family land in a remote spot on the Isle of Anglesey. After a year living there Jane discovers that it is the same place her grandfather lived, and that her ancestors are buried in the churchyard just a hundred yards from her front door.
Her grandfather was first-language Welsh, whereas her father could not speak the language. How can this be? How do you lose a language in a generation? In seeking out answers Jane uncovers a strata of names and dates, taking her back to the family’s roots on the Llŷn peninsula and one Wiliam Prichard. Farmer and pioneer of the Independent movement on Anglesey, Wiliam’s story takes us on a journey through landscape, language and a lasting, contemporary legacy.
Her grandfather was first-language Welsh, whereas her father could not speak the language. How can this be? How do you lose a language in a generation? In seeking out answers Jane uncovers a strata of names and dates, taking her back to the family’s roots on the Llŷn peninsula and one Wiliam Prichard. Farmer and pioneer of the Independent movement on Anglesey, Wiliam’s story takes us on a journey through landscape, language and a lasting, contemporary legacy.
178 pages, Paperback
Published June 14, 2023
About the author
Jane Parry
2 books1 follower“An artist, her ability to use colour and form have translated effortlessly to painting with words”
Jane writes creative non-fiction, taking inspiration from the landscape of north Wales. Her new book NONCONFORMIST is about discovering her Welsh roots, exploring the language and culture of contemporary Cymru.
Jane's first book LESSONS IN IMPERMANENCE is a memoir documenting life in a Breton barn. She lives on the Isle of Anglesey in north-west Wales.
Jane writes creative non-fiction, taking inspiration from the landscape of north Wales. Her new book NONCONFORMIST is about discovering her Welsh roots, exploring the language and culture of contemporary Cymru.
Jane's first book LESSONS IN IMPERMANENCE is a memoir documenting life in a Breton barn. She lives on the Isle of Anglesey in north-west Wales.
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January 27, 2024
This is a fascinating book in terms of history and culture.
The author traces the history of her family in an imaginative way that brings to life the early nonconformist movement in North Wales. The portrayal of hatred and persecution is powerful.
At the end of the book, she looks at contemporary Welsh culture and the potential loss of the language. All very important to understand and grasp. A book well worth reading.
Diolch Jane!
The author traces the history of her family in an imaginative way that brings to life the early nonconformist movement in North Wales. The portrayal of hatred and persecution is powerful.
At the end of the book, she looks at contemporary Welsh culture and the potential loss of the language. All very important to understand and grasp. A book well worth reading.
Diolch Jane!
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