Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1783160039
ISBN-13
9781783160037
Edition
2 New edition
Publisher
University of Wales Press
Imprint
University of Wales Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 15th, 2014
Print length
128 Pages
Weight
212 grams
Dimensions
21.50 x 13.90 x 1.20 cms
Product Classification:
Literary studies: from c 1900 -Literary studies: poetry & poetsTravel & holiday guides
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Although Dylan Thomas died in 1953, his work has never been out of print and his notorious life continues to fascinate. To mark the centenary of Thomass birth, Dylan Thomass Swansea, Gower and Laugharne is being reprinted. This popular publication provides a detailed account of the relationship between Thomass life, work and the three places that were most important to him. Illustrated throughout with photographs, this book takes the reader on a tour of the locations intimately connected with Dylan Thomas, outlining the history and literary history, of each area as well as Thomass links with these places and use of them in his work.The result is a unique literary guide for all those who are interested in Dylan Thomas and the places that shaped him, whether they are visitors to Swansea, Gower or Laugharne, or armchair travellers who would like to know more about the geographical and cultural associations of Thomass writing.
Although Dylan Thomas died in 1953, his work has never been out of print, and his notorious life continues to fascinate. Published to commemorate the centenary of Thomass birth, this new edition of Dylan Thomas'' Swansea, Gower and Laugharne provides a detailed account of the relationship between Thomass life and verse and the three locales in Wales that were most important to him.
James A. Davies begins his study when Thomass father arrives in Swansea and offers background on both the citys history and literary tradition. A tour of the authors Swansea follows, in which Davies highlights the places where Thomas grew up and developed his craft, demonstrating how elements of the city made their way into Thomass writing. Davies also chronicles Thomass time on the Gower Peninsula and in Laugharne, again revealing the impact of each on Thomass imagery. Illustrated throughout with photographs and maps, Dylan Thomas'' Swansea, Gower and Laugharne is a unique literary guide that will appeal to anyone interested in knowing more about the geographical and cultural associations found within Thomass celebrated poetry.
James A. Davies begins his study when Thomass father arrives in Swansea and offers background on both the citys history and literary tradition. A tour of the authors Swansea follows, in which Davies highlights the places where Thomas grew up and developed his craft, demonstrating how elements of the city made their way into Thomass writing. Davies also chronicles Thomass time on the Gower Peninsula and in Laugharne, again revealing the impact of each on Thomass imagery. Illustrated throughout with photographs and maps, Dylan Thomas'' Swansea, Gower and Laugharne is a unique literary guide that will appeal to anyone interested in knowing more about the geographical and cultural associations found within Thomass celebrated poetry.
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