Richard Gwyn
Richard Gwyn
Richard Gwyn is an acclaimed writer, translator, and poet whose literary reach spans continents and genres. Born in Wales, Gwyn’s early career was rooted in the UK, but his restless curiosity soon led him to travel extensively throughout Europe—experiences that have profoundly shaped his writing. He is the author of several poetry collections, novels, and critically praised works of nonfiction, including “The Vagabond’s Breakfast,” a memoir lauded for its candor and lyricism. Gwyn’s poetry is celebrated for its evocative imagery and deep engagement with themes of exile, language, and identity. In addition to his own writing, he is an accomplished translator of contemporary Spanish-language poetry, introducing Anglophone readers to fresh poetic voices. An influential figure in literary circles, Gwyn is also an esteemed professor of Creative Writing at Cardiff University, where he inspires new generations of writers. With a distinctive voice and an international perspective, Richard Gwyn continues to enrich the literary landscape with work that traverses boundaries both personal and geographic.
Richard Gwyn is an acclaimed writer, translator, and poet whose literary reach spans continents and genres. Born in Wales, Gwyn’s early career was rooted in the UK, but his restless curiosity soon led him to travel extensively throughout Europe—experiences that have profoundly shaped his writing. He is the author of several poetry collections, novels, and critically praised works of nonfiction, including “The Vagabond’s Breakfast,” a memoir lauded for its candor and lyricism. Gwyn’s poetry is celebrated for its evocative imagery and deep engagement with themes of exile, language, and identity. In addition to his own writing, he is an accomplished translator of contemporary Spanish-language poetry, introducing Anglophone readers to fresh poetic voices. An influential figure in literary circles, Gwyn is also an esteemed professor of Creative Writing at Cardiff University, where he inspires new generations of writers. With a distinctive voice and an international perspective, Richard Gwyn continues to enrich the literary landscape with work that traverses boundaries both personal and geographic.
