JOHN, ISAAC (fl. 1729-1730), of South Cardiganshire; writer of halsingod
Gender: Male
Occupation: writer of halsingod
Area of activity: Poetry; Religion
Author: Geraint Bowen
(religious carols popular in South Cardiganshire between the years 1650 and 1750). He is known to have written, in 1729-30, a 180-line halsing beginning 'Gwrandewch trwy osteg ar dduwiol ddameg, Y Mab Afradlon a'r gau gyfeillion,' etc.
Author
- Dr Geraint Bowen
- NLW MS 609A (97-103)
- Cwrtmawr MS 45A: Halsingod (230-4)
Sources
- Wikidata: Q20733292
Additional Links
Published date: 1959
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