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The Writers of Wales Database
ROLAND, CHILDE
1 Glan Aber, Heol y Bryn, Llangollen LL20 8EU
Tel: (01978) 861308
Quebecois immigrant to Wales. Poet in both traditional and experimental fields. Educated at Carleton University, Ottawa. Childe was editor and creative writer for the Canadian Government. He writes in English, French and Welsh. Childe explores the physical characteristics of literature with books as art objects or works of sculpture. He is prepared to speak in English, French and briefly in Welsh.
To read a recent interview between The Absurd online magazine and Childe, pease click here. To read a sample poem click here.
Selected Publications:
Backgammon Dragon (self–published)
Distaff (self–published)
Bardsey Island (self-published)
Ham and Jam and A Pearl: Two One-act Plays (Hafan Books, 2010)
Six of Clubs (Hafan Books, 2011)
Eligible Writers on Tour subjects offered:
1. Read own poetry
2. Discuss experimental poetry
AGE RANGE: Secondary school and adults.