Islwyn Ffowc Elis
- Born:
- November 17, 1924, Wrexham, Wales
- Died:
- March 17, 2004, Bangor, Wales
- Nationality:
- Welsh
- Profession(s):
- Novelist, Short Story Writer, Academic, Architect
Early Life and Education
- Educated at Grove Park Grammar School, Wrexham.
- Studied architecture at the University of Liverpool.
- Served in the Royal Navy during World War II.
Career and Major Achievements
- Worked as an architect for a period after the war.
- Became a prominent figure in Welsh-language literature.
- Lectured in the Extra-Mural Department of the University College of North Wales, Bangor (later Bangor University).
- Awarded the Prose Medal at the National Eisteddfod twice.
Notable Works
Islwyn Ffowc Elis was a prolific writer. His exploration of personal experiences and the Welsh cultural landscape makes reading the Islwyn Ffowc Elis autobiography and his other novels essential to understanding 20th-century Wales.
| Title | Year | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Cyn Oeri'r Meini | 1948 | Novel |
| Ffenestri Aur | 1955 | Novel |
| Wyf Innau'n Gymro? | 1956 | Novel |
| Yn ôl i Leifior | 1969 | Novel |
| Harris | 1973 | Novel |
Legacy and Impact
Islwyn Ffowc Elis is remembered as a significant contributor to Welsh literature. His works explored themes of identity, social change, and the impact of modernity on Welsh culture.