Llyfr y Dyn Du: Deg o Straeon i Blant by J. Ellis Williams. 1923 WELSH Children's
Llyfr y Dyn Du: Deg o Straeon i Blant by J. Ellis Williams. 1923 WELSH Children's
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This is a Welsh children's book titled "
Llyfr y Dyn Du: Deg o Straeon i Blant
" (The Black Man's Book: Ten Stories for Children), written by J. Ellis Williams.
- Publisher: Hughes & Son, Cyhoeddwyr (Publishers), Wrexham.
- Illustration: The front cover features a classic illustration of two children sitting together reading a book.
Historical Context:
- Author: J. Ellis Williams (1872–1962) was a notable Welsh writer, playwright, and teacher. He was particularly well-known for his contributions to Welsh children's literature and drama in the early-to-mid 20th century.
- Publisher: Hughes & Son was a prominent Welsh publishing house based in Wrexham, established in the 19th century. They were key in publishing Welsh language materials, particularly for education and the Eisteddfod. While the title might seem unusual or even jarring to modern English speakers, in the context of early 20th-century Welsh folklore or moral stories, "Y Dyn Du" (The Black Man) often referred to a specific character type—sometimes a chimney sweep, a coal miner, or a "bogeyman" figure used in cautionary tales for children—rather than necessarily being a commentary on race. Williams' works were generally intended to provide wholesome, moralistic entertainment for Welsh-speaking youth.
- ISBN: na
- Year: 1923
- Binding: Hardcover
