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Posted by Norena Shopland Sarah Jane Rees (Cranogwen) loved Fanny Rees (1853-1874) a local milliner’s daughter. Like Cranogwen, Fanny rejected the feminine role expected of her and quit her job in the mills to become a writer under the bardic name of Phania. Twelve years after Fanny’s death Cranogwen wrote an essay in her magazine Y Frythones describing … Read More “Cranogwen’s love for Fanny Rees (Welsh version)” »

Posted by Norena Shopland Sarah Jane Rees (Cranogwen) loved Fanny Rees (1853-1874) a local milliner’s daughter. Like Cranogwen, Fanny rejected the feminine role expected of her and quit her job in the mills to become a writer under the bardic name of Phania. Twelve years after Fanny’s death Cranogwen wrote an essay in her magazine … Read More “Cranogwen’s love for Fanny Rees (English version)” »