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Dylan Thomas: The Collected Letters Volume 2: 1939-1953

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The Collected Letters of Dylan Thomas: Volume 2 invites readers into the intimate and eloquent world of the iconic Welsh poet, providing a comprehensive compilation of his correspondence. Assembled with meticulous care, this second volume spans a significant period of Dylan Thomas’s life, offering a vivid portrayal of his relationships, creative process, and the tumultuous events of his era.

Dylan Thomas, known for his evocative and passionate poetry, reveals another dimension of his literary persona through these letters. The collection captures the poet’s interactions with family, friends, fellow writers, and publishers. It provides a nuanced understanding of his thoughts, dreams, and the challenges he faced, creating a mosaic of his personal and professional life.

The letters showcase Thomas’s wit, humour, and profound observations on art, literature, and the human condition. Readers will find glimpses of his struggles and triumphs, as well as the genesis of some of his most celebrated works. The correspondence not only sheds light on the creative process but also delves into the broader cultural and historical context of the mid-20th century.

For aficionados of Dylan Thomas’s poetry, this collection serves as a treasure trove, offering rare insights into the mind of the poet whose words continue to resonate across generations. Volume 2 of The Collected Letters is a literary journey that enriches our understanding of the man behind the verses, providing an immersive experience into the life and times of one of the 20th century’s most influential poets.

Paperback in good condition. Showing some wear.

ISBN: 9781474608008

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The Collected Letters of Dylan Thomas: Volume 2 invites readers into the intimate and eloquent world of the iconic Welsh poet, providing a comprehensive compilation of his correspondence. Assembled with meticulous care, this second volume spans a significant period of Dylan Thomas’s life, offering a vivid portrayal of his relationships, creative process, and the tumultuous events of his era.

Dylan Thomas, known for his evocative and passionate poetry, reveals another dimension of his literary persona through these letters. The collection captures the poet’s interactions with family, friends, fellow writers, and publishers. It provides a nuanced understanding of his thoughts, dreams, and the challenges he faced, creating a mosaic of his personal and professional life.

The letters showcase Thomas’s wit, humour, and profound observations on art, literature, and the human condition. Readers will find glimpses of his struggles and triumphs, as well as the genesis of some of his most celebrated works. The correspondence not only sheds light on the creative process but also delves into the broader cultural and historical context of the mid-20th century.

For aficionados of Dylan Thomas’s poetry, this collection serves as a treasure trove, offering rare insights into the mind of the poet whose words continue to resonate across generations. Volume 2 of The Collected Letters is a literary journey that enriches our understanding of the man behind the verses, providing an immersive experience into the life and times of one of the 20th century’s most influential poets.

Paperback in good condition. Showing some wear.

ISBN: 9781474608008