David John Williams (1885–1970)
- David John Williams (1885–1970)
D. J. Williams (David John Williams) (26 June 1885 – 4 January 1970) was one of the foremost Welsh-language writers of the twentieth century and a prominent Welsh nationalist.
Williams was born in Rhydcymerau, Carmarthenshire. He studied English at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth and Jesus College, Oxford. For most of his life he taught English at the grammar school in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire.
A socialist, he was one of the founders of Plaid Cymru, the Welsh National Party, in 1925. He took part, with Saunders Lewis and Lewis Valentine, in the symbolic burning of a bombing school at Penyberth in north-west Wales in 1936. As a result he spent nine months in Wormwood Scrubs prison.
Williams was a short story writer of renown and also the author of two volumes of autobiography. All his work is inspired by his vision of his native locality, of a close-knit community where common values give worth to all.
He died in 1970 at Rhydcymerau, Carmarthenshire.
Works
* "Hen wynebau" ("Old faces"), 1934. A portrait of his native locality.
* "Storïau'r tir" ("Stories of the land"), 1936, 1941, 1949. A series of three volumes of short stories.
* "Hen dŷ ffarm" ("The old farmhouse"), 1953. Autobiography.
* "Yn chwech ar hugain oed" ("When I was twenty-six years old"). 1959. Autobiography.
* "Y gaseg ddu" ("The black mare"), 1970. Short stories.
ources
* Jenkins, Dafydd (1973), "D. J. Williams". "Writers of Wales" series. Cardiff : University of Wales Press. An English introduction to his life and work.
* 'Williams, David John (1885-1970)'. In Meic Stephens (Ed.) (1998), "The new companion to the literature of Wales". Cardiff : University of Wales Press. ISBN 0-7083-1383-3.
Wikimedia Foundation.
2010.
Look at other dictionaries:
David John Williams — D. J. Williams (David John Williams) (26 June 1885 – 4 January 1970) was one of the foremost Welsh language writers of the twentieth century and a prominent Welsh nationalist. D. J. Williams in the 1936 Plaid Cymru pamphlet Coelcerth Rhyddid… … Wikipedia
David Williams — may refer to: Contents 1 Musicians 2 Politicians 3 Sportspeople … Wikipedia
1885 in Wales — This article is about the particular significance of the year 1885 to Wales and its people. Incumbents*Prince of Wales Edward Albert, son of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom *Princess of Wales Alexandra of Denmark *Archdruid of the National… … Wikipedia
Williams-Wynn Baronets — The Williams Wynn Baronetcy, of Gray s Inn in the County of Middlesex in the Baronetage of England, and of Bodelwyddan in the County of Flint in the Baronetage of Great Britain, are two titles held jointly since 1880. Creation Initially the… … Wikipedia
John Adams — This article is about the politician and second president of the United States. For his son, the 6th president of the United States, see John Quincy Adams. For other uses, see John Adams (disambiguation). John Adams … Wikipedia
John Wayne — For other people named John Wayne, see John Wayne (disambiguation). John Wayne Born Marion Robert Morrison May 26, 1907(1907 05 26) Winterset, Iowa, U.S … Wikipedia
John Newcombe — Country Australia Residence Sydney Born 23 May 1944 (1944 05 23) (age 67) Sydney Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Turned pro 1968 … Wikipedia
David Belden Lyman — Founder of Hilo Boarding School Born July 28, 1803 Hartford, Connecticut Died October 4, 1884 Hilo, Hawaii … Wikipedia
Williams College — Motto E liberalitate E. Williams, armigeri ( Through the Generosity of E. Williams, Esquire (or Soldier) ) Established 1793 Type … Wikipedia
David Montgomery (baseball) — David Montgomery Born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nationality United States Occupation Baseball executive Known for President and CEO of the Philadelphia Phillies Davi … Wikipedia
