Dylan Thomas
The Collected Letters Volume 1 : 1931-1939
(Author) Dylan ThomasDylan Thomas's letters bring the fascinating and tempestuous poet and his times to life in a way that no biography can. The letters begin in the poet's schooldays and end just before his death in New York at the age of 39. In between, he loved, wrote, drank, begged and borrowed his way through a flamboyant life. He was an enthusiastic critic of other writers' work and the letters are full of his thoughts on the work of his contemporaries, from T.S. Eliot and W.H. Auden to Stephen Spender and Cecil Day-Lewis. A lifetime of letters tell a remarkable story, each taking the reader a little further along the path of the poet's self-destruction, but written with such verve and lyricism that somehow the reader's sympathies never quite abandon him.
Dylan Thomas
Dylan Thomas was a Welsh poet and writer known for his intense lyricism and highly imaginative language. His most notable works include the poems "Do not go gentle into that good night" and "Fern Hill," as well as the radio play "Under Milk Wood." Thomas was a pioneer in modern poetry, blending surrealism with traditional verse forms to create a unique and powerful style. His work often explores themes of life, death, and the passage of time. Thomas's impact on literature can be seen in his influence on later poets and writers, as well as his enduring popularity among readers. His most famous work, "Do not go gentle into that good night," is a poignant meditation on mortality and the will to live. Dylan Thomas's legacy continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.