| Dylan Thomas' Swansea, Gower and Laugharne: New Edition Contributor(s): Davies, James A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1783160039 ISBN-13: 9781783160037 Publisher: University of Wales Press OUR PRICE: $11.88 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures |
| Dewey: 914.2 |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 5.6" W x 8.45" (0.47 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 Thomas s birth, this new edition of "Dylan Thomas' Swansea, Gower and Laugharne" provides a detailed account of the relationship between Thomas s life and verse and the three locales in Wales that were most important to him. James A. Davies begins his study when Thomas s father arrives in Swansea and offers background on both the city s history and literary tradition. A tour of the author s 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 Thomas s writing. Davies also chronicles Thomas s time on the Gower Peninsula and in Laugharne, again revealing the impact of each on Thomas s 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 Thomas s celebrated poetry." |