
Transcribed from the 1915 Ab Owen edition by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk
The second volume gathers a vibrant series of verses that echo the heartbeats of the Welsh hills and valleys. Mynyddog’s voice moves from tender recollections of childhood wanderings among spring blossoms to bold celebrations of a nation’s language and landscape. Each poem feels like a song, simple yet resonant, inviting listeners to hear the wind over the mountains and the echo of community gatherings.
Among the pieces are vivid portraits such as “Pen y Mynydd,” where the speaker calls listeners to the mountain’s “new‑clothed” peaks, and “Hen Gapel Llanbrynmair,” a gentle meditation on memory and loss. The collection also stirs patriotic fervour with marching verses that recall historic heroes and the longing for freedom. Listeners will find a blend of youthful optimism, rustic charm, and a deep, unhurried love for Wales that lingers long after the final line.
Language
cy
Duration
~1 hours (93K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-12-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1833–1877
A beloved 19th-century Welsh poet and singer, he helped bring poetry and music together for wide popular audiences. He is especially remembered for the words of the classic Welsh song "Myfanwy" and for his lively role in Eisteddfod culture.
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by John Blackwell