A Toy Epic
- 210 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A Toy Epic is the story of three boys moving towards the threshold of adult life in the Thirties. From differing backgrounds, their lives cross and touch until they become firm friends.
Seren Classics Series
This series offers a curated collection of enduring literary masterpieces, chosen for their timeless appeal and cultural significance. Each volume presents a classic work, meticulously prepared for the modern reader. Discover profound narratives and insightful explorations of the human condition that continue to captivate audiences across generations. It is an essential collection for bibliophiles and anyone seeking to engage with the foundational texts of literature.
Shifts
- 260 pages
- 10 hours of reading
An edition of a classic post-industrial novel, published with a new afterword by Richard Poole. The novel charts the lives of four closely bound characters, against the background of a declining steelworks. Originally published in 1988.
Selected Short Stories
- 137 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Most of these stories are set in the 1930s w hen male unemployment in the Rhondda valleys was as high as 42 percent. Poverty, emigration, boredom, and loss of self-r espect are the basis of Thomas''s art, yet the result is not embittered. '