Dylan Thomas is widely regarded as one of the 20th Century’s most influential lyrical poets.
In fact, he is seen by many as among the finest of all time.
His acclaim is partly due to his hallmark of idiosyncratic and surreal introspection, and partly by his startling imagery that is brilliant and inspirational.
And, although Dylan Thomas was primarily a poet, he also published short stories and film scripts, publicly performed his works and conducted radio broadcasts.
His most renowned work, Under Milk Wood — set in the fictional Welsh seaside village of Llareggub - was a radio play for voices with a poetic sensibility.
His most famous poem is arguably Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night — containing
the line, “Rage, rage against the dying of the light” — an impassioned account
of the scene which haunted him at his father’s deathbed.
But it is his adult life as much as his poetry that has made
him such an icon.
His turbulent relationship with wife Caitlin and
his untimely death in New York are now the stuff
of legend.
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