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Owain Owain

1929 – 1993

Welsh novelist, short story writer and poet

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Lived 1929 – 1993 (aged 64). Owain Owain was a British nuclear physicist, educator, writer and poet.

Owain Owain (11 December 1929 – 19 December 1993) was a Welsh novelist, short-story writer and poet. He also founded Tafod y Ddraig (The Dragon's Tongue), which became the Welsh Language Society's main voice from its inception in the 1960s to the present day.

Owain was born in Pwllheli, and attended Ysgol Tŷ Tan Domen in Bala. Owain also sketched the society's logo (a red dragon's tongue) which continues to be their badge and logo. This early sketch can be seen at the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth and on his official website (see below). Leading politician Dafydd Iwan says on his website, "He inspired my generation and laid down strong foundations on which the Welsh Language Society was built."

His science fiction book entitled Y Dydd Olaf (The Last Day) was described by the Welsh literary critic Pennar Davies in the book's preface: "Nothing like this book has been seen before either in our language or in any other language. We should rejoice that such brilliance exists in Welsh writing."

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Bangor University
Awards
Wales Book of the Year
Also known as
Owen Owen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Owain Owain?

Welsh novelist, short story writer and poet (1929–1993)

When was Owain Owain born?

Owain Owain was born on 11 December 1929 in Pwllheli.

When did Owain Owain die?

Owain Owain died on 19 December 1993 in Caernarfon.

What was Owain Owain's occupation?

Owain Owain was a nuclear physicist, educator, writer and poet.

What nationality was Owain Owain?

Owain Owain was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Owain Owain

· Wikidata: Q3398027

· DBpedia: Owain Owain

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