Thomas, Dylan
Dylan Thomas: The Collected Letters Volume 2: 1939-1953
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474608008
- author:
- Thomas, Dylan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Weidenfeld & Nicolson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.2 x 3.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Letters
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Dylan Thomas's letters offer a unique perspective on the poet's life and work. Spanning his schooldays to the years leading up to his death, these letters reveal a complex and often tumultuous individual. Thomas was an enthusiastic critic of other writers' work, and his letters provide valuable insights into the thoughts and opinions of his contemporaries. Through his letters, Thomas shares his passions, struggles, and creative process, providing a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the 20th century's most celebrated poets. While his personal struggles are well-documented, it is the poet's own voice that shines through in these letters, making them both poignant and engaging to read. This collection of letters provides a remarkable story, full of verve and lyricism, yet ultimately tragic in its outcome.