A470 Articles and Debates

A470 rides on the pulse of Welsh literature.  Its articles often encourage debates about the writing scene in Wales, and coments from those who are a part of that scene are not uncommon.

To read past articles and the debates they raised click on the buttons on the right:

Peter Florence, Director of Hay Festival, Talks to A470

Gillian Clarke joins in the payment-for-authors debate

Peter Florence responds to Gillian Clarke’s article on payment-for-authors

Dai Smith introduces The Library of Wales.
A470 #36 November / December 2005

Kathryn Gray argues the case for funding for Welsh writers based outside Wales.
A470 #37 January / February / March 2006

Robert Minhinnick outlines his vision for the remainder of his editorship of Poetry Wales.
A470 #39 June / July / August 2007