
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 leading Welsh poet and journalist of the nineteenth century, he wrote with wit, warmth, and a strong ear for the spoken language of everyday Wales. Best known by the bardic name Mynyddog, he helped make Welsh verse feel lively, modern, and memorable.
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