Dylan Thomas's life, work, and stature among twentieth-century poets are all matters of controversy and speculation. An essentially shy and modest man when sober, Thomas called himself the "captain of the second eleven" on the team of modern poets, an...

Dylan Thomas's life, work, and stature among twentieth-century poets are all matters of controversy and speculation. An essentially shy and modest man when sober, Thomas called himself the "captain of the second eleven" on the team of modern poets, an...

Dylan Thomas is recognized as a poet first, a scoundrel second, and a writer of fiction third. Thomas is, however, worthy of critical examination as a writer of fiction, especially short stories (though he also wrote radio scripts, two novels, and five...

Dylan Thomas is as much remembered for his persona--the fiery young romantic with the Welsh brogue--as for his poetry. The work of Thomas has occasioned much critical commentary, although critics share no consensus on how bright his star shines in the...

Primarily known as a poet and writer of stories and reminiscences, Dylan Thomas also has considerable fame as a dramatist because of the single work Under Milk Wood, a play originally written for radio broadcast. Although it is devoid of dramatic...

The Welsh poet Dylan Marlais Thomas (1914-1953) has been acclaimed as one of the most important poets of the century. His lyrics rank among the most powerful and captivating of modern poetry. Dylan Thomas was born in the Welsh seaport of Swansea,...