
What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: John Cowper Powys Bu'r nofelydd yn byw yng Nghorwen rhwng 1935 a 1955. Yma yr ysgrifennodd ddwy nofel o bwys sef Owen Glendower a Porius. The novelist lived in Corwen from 1935 to 1955. He wrote two major novels Owen Glendower and Porius while here.
John Cowper Powys was an influential British novelist and philosopher known for his complex narratives and philosophical depth; he penned significant works such as "Owen Glendower" and "Porius" while residing in Corwen.
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