E. Tegla (Edward Tegla) Davies

Born in Llandegla-yn-Iâl in Denbighshire in 1880, Edward Tegla Davies became a Wesleyan Methodist minister and later a much-loved writer in Welsh. He is often remembered simply as Tegla, a name taken from his home area, and he built a wide readership through his warm, accessible style.

Alongside his ministry, he wrote prolifically across several forms, including novels, short stories, essays, memoir, and children's books. His writing is often noted for its rich imagination and playful, sometimes surreal humor, which helped his work stand out and kept it popular with generations of readers.

Davies died in 1967, but his books remain an important part of twentieth-century Welsh literature. He is especially valued as a writer who spoke to ordinary readers while bringing energy, character, and a strong sense of Welsh life to the page.