The historic Welsh origins of the architect's creative defiance.
The father of modern architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright learned his
defiant creativity from the radical politics and work ethic of his Welsh
family. Throughout his career, Wright strongly resisted the idea that
his accomplishments owed anything to earthly influences. As much as he
wanted his achievements recognized, he wanted them to be unaccountable,
but according to Jonathan Adams, they are not. Drawing on new
discoveries about the architect's upbringing, this book reveals how
Wright's mother and many aunts and uncles raised him with a reverence
for the fierce radicalism of their Welsh ancestors. Presenting a new
perspective on a renowned creative, Jonathan Adams reveals how the
culture, faith, and philosophy of Wales shaped Wright into the visionary
he became.