Can you recommend some famous welsh novels?

One well - known Welsh - characters novel is 'How Green Was My Valley' by Richard Llewellyn. It beautifully portrays the life of a Welsh mining family, their joys, sorrows, and the strong sense of community among them.

The Mabinogion contains some stories that can be considered as having elements of romance in a Welsh context. It's a collection of Welsh medieval tales which are rich in mythology, and within them, there are relationships and romances that are both complex and engaging. These stories have influenced Welsh culture for centuries and offer a unique perspective on love and relationships in a historical Welsh setting.

One well - known Welsh crime novel is 'The Long Call' by Ann Cleeves. It's set in North Devon but has a touch of Welsh influence in its atmosphere.

Another great Welsh novel is 'How Green Was My Valley' by Richard Llewellyn. It tells the story of a family in a Welsh mining valley. It shows the hardships, the strong family bonds, and the changing times in that Welsh community. It has been very influential in portraying Welsh life to a wider audience.

They also tend to have a strong sense of community. In 'Under Milk Wood', the whole village of Llareggub is presented as a complex web of relationships. Every character has a role in the community, and their interactions shape the story.

'The Devil Aspect' by Craig Russell. This novel is set in Czechoslovakia but the author is Welsh. It has a very dark and atmospheric tone, with a great deal of psychological depth to its characters. It shows how a Welsh writer can bring a unique perspective to crime writing even when the setting is not Wales itself.

One well - known Welsh time travel novel is 'The Book of Llandaff' by Ronald Stuart Thomas. It weaves together elements of Welsh history and mythology in a somewhat time - traveling - like exploration of the past.

Alan Garner is a notable author. His works often draw on Welsh and other Celtic mythologies. His writing style is complex and rich in detail, making his novels immersive reads in the realm of Welsh - inspired fantasy.

'Porno', which is a sequel to 'Trainspotting', can be a good pick too. If you liked the characters in 'Trainspotting', you can follow their further adventures in 'Porno'. It has the same dark humor and engaging storytelling that Irvine Welsh is known for.

A great Welsh detective novel is 'The Devil's Dice' by Roz Watkins. It has a really engaging plot where the detective has to solve mysteries set against the backdrop of the Welsh landscape. There's also 'The Darkest Sin' which delves deep into the darker side of Welsh society while the detective tries to crack the case.