Gwyneth Lewis
British poet (1959-)
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Gwyneth Lewis Reflects on Resilience After Emotional Abuse - Gwyneth Lewis began winning writing competitions at the age of seven, but faced emotional abuse from her mother, Eryl, who suppressed her independence.
- At 17, Lewis rebelled against her mother's control and pursued her writing independently, studying at Harvard and Columbia universities.
- Despite her success, she continues to struggle with self-loathing and shame, ultimately finding empowerment through honest self-expression in her memoir.
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A Daughter Reflects on Her Father's Welsh Language Journey - Gwyneth Lewis's father dedicated himself to learning the Welsh language throughout his life.
- As he neared death, he increasingly used English, causing emotional distress for Lewis.
- The poem 'My Father’s Vocabulary Book' reflects on the loss of language and its impact on their relationship.
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