Meirion Hughes Books

80 pages of short narratives of winged snakes, dragons, monsters, witches, giants and other inhabitants of North Wales with bw illustrations

The book explores the crucial role of British music journalists in fostering the 'English Musical Renaissance' during the late nineteenth century. It highlights how their advocacy for a distinct national music was instrumental in reviving interest in English music, shaping cultural identity and influencing the musical landscape of the time.

Meirion Hughes combines a new translation of the first edition with an introduction that places the work in its cultural and political context -- .

This work argues that research into the cultural history of music can significantly help our understanding of the evolution of English national identity. It identifies the intellectual, social and political assumptions which surrounded English music in the early part of the 20th century. schovat popis

Liszt's biography of Chopin captures the essence of both the composer and the author's celebrity, blending scholarly insight with popular appeal. Meirion Hughes presents a new translation of the original edition, complemented by an introduction that contextualizes the work within its cultural and political landscape, highlighting its significance in the realm of music history.

A selection of folklore, myths and ghost stories from Wales. Readers will find it both informative and entertaining. There are stories that shock. Others touch the heart. The characters will either haunt you or tickle you, but most of all they will make you want to visit the many places of interest mentioned in this book. Detholiad o chwedlau a straeon ysbryd o Gymru. Caiff darllenwyr eu diddanu a'u haddysgu wrth eu darllen. Bydd rhai straeon yn destun rhyfeddod tra bydd eraill yn cyffwrdd y galon. Yn bennaf, byddant yn denu'r darllenwyr i ymweld â'r mannau y lleolir y straeon ynddynt. Winged Snakes, Dragons, Monsters, Witches and Giants are but a few of the strange creatures which inhabit northern Wales. Add a few legends, folk heroes and sinister ghosts, and you have a fascinating collection of stories. Rumours and Oddities from North Wales has them all. Readers will find it both informative and entertaining. There are stories that shock. Others touch the heart. The characters will either haunt you or tickle you, but most of all they will make you want to visit the many places of interest mentioned in this book.