by Keith Lewis-Jones
Leslie Norris
Plaque sited at the main entrance of the Merthyr Central Library, CF47 8AF
Merthyr-born Leslie Norris (1921-2006), was much influenced by his upbringing in the South Wales valleys.
He spent most of his life in England and the United States, where he earned his living as writer-in-residence at various academic institutions.
He came to prominence in the 1960’s and soon established himself as a major figure in Welsh literature in English. He published over twenty books of short stories, translations, poetry and criticism.