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Sunday, October 12, 2025

Welsh heroes--

AI Overview History of Wales – She Reads Novels Novels about Welsh heroes include Sharon Kay Penman's "The Welsh Princes Trilogy" (Here Be Dragons, Falls the Shadow, The Reckoning), which features historical figures like Llywelyn the Great. For a fantasy take, Lloyd Alexander's The Chronicles of Prydain draws on Welsh myths and legends. Other books include historical accounts such as those based on Owain Glyndŵr, a major Welsh leader who led a revolt against English rule, and interpretations of figures from the Mabinogion, a collection of early Welsh prose tales. Historical fiction The Welsh Princes Trilogy by Sharon Kay Penman: A series that dramatizes the lives of historical figures during a tumultuous period in 13th-century Wales. Here Be Dragons: (Book 1): Focuses on the marriage of a Welsh princess and an English king. Falls the Shadow: (Book 2): Continues the story into the 13th century. The Reckoning: (Book 3): Concludes the trilogy. Novels about Owain Glyndŵr: While specific novels are not listed, Glyndŵr is a prominent figure in Welsh history, often the subject of historical fiction, as he led a major revolt against English rule in the 15th century. Fantasy inspired by Welsh mythology The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander: A five-book fantasy series inspired by Welsh mythology, with titles like The Book of Three and The High King. Works based on the Mabinogion: This ancient collection of Welsh tales serves as a source for many modern stories. The Mabinogion: by various authors: A direct retelling of the original tales, which feature heroes and magical elements.

Other fantasy novels:

The Tides Between

The Raven Boys: by Maggie Stiefvater: A more modern fantasy that draws on Welsh lore.

Other genres

Romance: Some romance novels feature Welsh heroes, but the focus is often on the romantic plot rather than historical or mythological figures.

Children's books: Roald Dahl, a prominent Welsh writer, wrote

many famous children's books.

Poetry and prose: Poetry and prose written in Welsh are a significant part of the country's literary tradition and often deal with heroic themes.