HIRAETH

The collection of villanelles explores the emotional journey of writing a PhD, intertwining the challenges of academic life with personal reflections on loss and nostalgia. It delves into the theme of hiraeth, expressing a deep yearning for a childhood not spent in Wales, evoking a sense of longing for one's roots. Through poetic expression, the author captures the complexities of the doctoral experience, highlighting how it prompts introspection on life’s gains and losses while striving for the esteemed title of 'doctor'.