Dylan Thomas was a renowned Welsh poet and writer, known for his evocative language and emotional depth.
Dylan Thomas was born on October 27, 1914, in Swansea, Wales.
He tragically passed away at the age of 39 on November 9, 1953, in New York City.
Biography
Early Life
Dylan Marlais Thomas was born on October 27, 1914, in Swansea, Wales, to Florence Hannah and David John 'Jack' Thomas. Growing up in a bilingual household, he was exposed to both Welsh and English from an early age, which influenced his poetic voice. His father, a teacher with a passion for literature, instilled in him a love for language and storytelling. Dylan spent his formative years in a red-brick house at 5 Cwmdonkin Drive, where he developed a deep connection to his Welsh heritage.
Career
Thomas's literary career began in earnest in the 1930s, and he quickly gained recognition for his unique style and powerful imagery. His most famous works include the poignant poems "Do not go gentle into that good night" and "And death shall have no dominion," which showcase his mastery of language and emotional depth. He also created the celebrated play for voices, "Under Milk Wood," which remains a staple of Welsh literature. Throughout his career, Thomas was known for his vibrant personality and bohemian lifestyle, often embracing the image of the "roistering, drunken and doomed poet." Despite his struggles with alcoholism, he became a beloved figure in literary circles, captivating audiences with his readings and broadcasts, including "A Child's Christmas in Wales."
Legacy
Dylan Thomas passed away at the young age of 39 in New York City on November 9, 1953. His legacy as a poet continues to be celebrated, with his works being studied and revered for their lyrical beauty and emotional resonance. Critics have debated his impact on poetry, often highlighting the tension between his public persona and his artistic achievements. Thomas's influence endures, as he remains a significant figure in the canon of Welsh literature and beyond, inspiring generations of poets and writers.
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Discography
Reading Volume 12012
- 1.A Child's Christmas in Wales, A Story19:52
- 2.Fern Hill4:00
- 3.Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night1:38
- 4.In the White Giant's Thigh5:14
- 5.Ballad of the Long-Legged Bait12:04
- 6.Ceremony After a Fire Raid3:57
Unter dem Milchwald2005
- 1.Unter dem Milchwald0:34
- 2.Anfangen, wo es anfängt7:42
- 3.Kirchengeläut und Kassengeklingel5:02
- 4.Sieh hinter die Augen der Träumer!3:50
- 5.Arsenik am Morgen5:01
- 6.Halb zwölf, da machen die Wirtshäuser auf7:32
- 7.Llareggub ist eine warme, wilde Frucht4:10
- 8.Die schlimmen Kinder5:13
- 9.Der langsam lullende Nachmitag2:43
- 10.Das weiße Buch4:10
- 11.Nun ist die Dämmerung ertrunken1:32
- 12.Morgen in Llareggub1:27
- 13.Rosie Proberts Melodie1:20
- 14.Der Walzer der Betrunkenen0:56
Reading Volume 21957
- 1.Lament4:29
- 2.Poem On His Birthday6:49
- 3.Should Lanterns Shine1:20
- 4.There Was A Saviour3:04
- 5.A Refusal To Mourn The Death, By Fire, Of A Child In London1:44
- 6.If I Were Tickled By The Rub Of Love3:17
- 7.And Death Shall Have No Dominion1:56
- 8.A Winter's Tale11:52
Richard Burton Reads 15 Poems By Dylan Thomas1956
- 1.In My Craft And Sullen Art
- 2.The Force That Through The Green Fuse Drives The Flower
- 3.A Winters Tale
- 4.The Hand That Signed The Paper
- 5.Ballad Of The Long-Legged Bait
- 6.Fernhill
- 7.The Hunchback In The Park
- 8.Deaths And Entrances
- 9.Before I Knocked
- 10.I See The Boys Of Summer
- 11.Lament
- 12.Lie Still, Sleep Becalmed
- 13.Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
- 14.Poem In October
- 15.And Death Shall Have No Dominion
Dylan Thomas Narrating Under Milkwood1956
- 1.Under Milkwood20:01
- 2.Under Milkwood21:37
- 3.Under Milkwood23:36
- 4.Under Milkwood22:56
Dylan Thomas On Dylan Thomas1952
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Under Milk Wood
- 1.Main Theme2:32
- 2.'To begin at the beginning...'5:32
- 3.'Never such seas...'2:49
- 4.'I am a draper, mad with love...'4:59
- 5.'Now in her iceberg-white...nightgown...'2:01
- 6.'In Butcher Beynon's...'4:49
- 7.'titbits and topsyturvies...'3:04
- 8.'And the dawn inches up...'2:30
- 9.'Morning Prayer'2:51
- 10.Guide Book1:46
- 11.'Oh there's a face!...'1:44
- 12.'Here's your arsenic, dear...'5:34
- 13.'Mr and Mrs Cherry Owen...'1:42
- 14.'From Beynon Butcher's in Coronation Street...'3:24
- 15.'And...Captain Cat hears all the morning of the town...'4:36
- 16.'All the women are out this morning...'4:40
- 17.'Mrs Ogmore-Pritchard, la di da...'2:46
- 18.'Mrs Willy Nilly steams open Mr Mog Edwards' letter...'3:55
- 19.Song: 'Johnnie Crack and Flossie Snail'1:32
- 20.'The music of the spheres...'2:55
- 21.Song: Polly Garter — 'I Loved a Man'2:47
- 22.'And Gossamer Beynon, schoolteacher, spoon-stirred...'1:26
- 23.'Gwennie call the boys...'3:23
- 24.'Gossamer Beynon high-heels out of school...'2:35
- 25.'Persons with manners do not read at table...'2:52
- 26.'Lord Cut-Glass, in his kitchen full of time...'2:11
- 27.Song: 'Now when farmers' boys on the first fair day...'4:18
- 28.Song: Rosie Probert and Captain Cat — 'Love Duet'6:05
- 29.'The Reverend Eli Jenkins inky in his cool front parlour...'3:29
- 30.'Now the town is dusk...'2:56
- 31.Song: Rev Eli Jenkins — 'Every morning, when I wake'4:06
- 32.'And Lily Smalls...'3:11
- 33.Song: Mr Waldo — 'Come and sweep my chimbley'3:06
- 34.'Dancing Williams!'2:03
- 35.Song: 'But I always think as we tumble into bed...'2:28
Dylan Thomas at the BBC2003
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Unter dem Milchwald2003
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Under Milk Wood1999
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Unter dem Milchwald2009
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Under Milk Wood - A Play for Voices2005
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A Child's Christmas in Wales2002
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Under Milk Wood-BBC Radio Dramatisation2001
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Reading His Complete Recorded Poetry1963
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Reads 'A Child's Christmas in Wales' and Five Poems1958
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Under Milkwood (disc 2) (Richard Burton)
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The Caedmon Collection
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Gallery
Achievements
- Award
- Taormina prize
Archive
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Dylan Marlais Thomas
Dylan Marlais Thomas was a Welsh poet and writer, whose works include the poems "Do not go gentle into that good night" and "And death shall have no dominion", as well as the "play for voices" Under Milk Wood. He also wrote stories and radio broadcasts such as A Child's Christmas in Wales and Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog. He became widely popular in his lifetime, and remained so after his death at the age of 39 in New York City. By then, he had acquired a reputation, which he had encouraged, as a "roistering, drunken and doomed poet".
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