The Weaver of Words: The Life and Legacy of Ieuan Ap Iago In the heart of nineteenth-century Wales, amidst the rhythmic clatter of looms and the flowing currents of the River Rhondda, lived a man whose contribution to his nation would transcend the humble boundaries of his trade. Ieuan ap Iago, known more widely by his birth name Evan James, was far more than a weaver by profession; he was a poet of profound national sentiment. Born i…