Cynan
An article in the Spectator of May 27 sug- gested that `Cynan,' the Reverend A. E. Jones, might not be known to most of his countrymen but for his connection with the Eisteddfod. Mr. Jones is indeed well known for that aspect of his work—he is a past Archdruid of Wales and Joint Secretary of the National Eisteddfod Council—but he is also a prominent figure in Welsh affairs; a noted preacher, poet, university lecturer, author (of four books on Welsh poetry and a Welsh novel), dramatist, and producer of plays for the Arts Council. He is also Welsh Reader of Plays for the Lord Chamberlain. We had no intention of belittling these achievements; Cynan's work for his country and its language is widely and deservedly known, and we must apologise to him for any annoyance that the re- ference caused.
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