Collected Poems, 1934-53 (Everyman's Library) - Hardcover

Thomas, Dylan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0460005812 ISBN 13: 9780460005814

Publisher: J.M.Dent & Sons Ltd, 1966

Synopsis

The definitive edition of Dylan Thomas's five published volumes of poems: 18 POEMS, TWENTY-FIVE POEMS, THE MAP OF LOVE, DEATHS AND ENTRANCES and IN COUNTRY SLEEP.

Dylan Thomas wrote passionately about life in all its moods and moments: from the first thrilling moments of childbirth to the darker moments of death and loss.

COLLECTED POEMS is introduced by the poet himself with a passionate seashore 'Prologue', in which the self-styled Noah of poetry builds his ark against ruin. This edition includes his last, unfinished poem 'Elegy', and the opening of 'In Country Heaven' - an ambitious project conceived after the dropping of the atom bomb.

About this title

Book Description

The definitive collection of Dylan Thomas' poetic ouevre.

About the Author

Dylan Thomas was born in Swansea on 27 October 1914, the son of a senior English master. On leaving school he worked on the South Wales Evening Post before embarking on his literary career in London. Not only a poet, he wrote short stories, film scripts, features and radio plays, the most famous being Under Milk Wood. On 9 November 1953, shortly after his thirty-ninth birthday, he collapsed and died in New York city. He is buried in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, which had become his main home since 1949. In 1982 a memorial stone to commemorate him was unveiled in 'Poet's Corner' in Westminster Abbey.

Edition details

• Publisher: J.M.Dent & Sons Ltd
• Publication date: 1966
• ISBN 10: 0460005812
• ISBN 13: 9780460005814
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 178