A richly powerful collection of poetry traversing the inevitability of death as Dylan Thomas explores the complicated themes of grief and loss.
This anthology collates the most renowned poems of Dylan Thomas, delving into his lyrical examinations of death, loss, and grief. The Welsh poet is remembered in large part for his candid exploration of dark and taboo topics. Many of the hauntingly beautiful works collected here highlight humanity’s cyclical connection to nature and gently encourage readers to value the beauty in life and accept and confront death. The poems featured in this volume include ‘And Death Shall Have No Dominion’, ‘Light Breaks Where No Sun Shines’, and ‘Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night’.
Ragged Hand proudly introduces this new, pocket-sized collection in a moving exploration of some of Dylan Thomas’ most evocative poetry.
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Dylan Thomas (1914–1953) was a Welsh poet, writer, and broadcaster. One of the most recognisable poets of the twentieth century, he’s known for his intensely emotional and beautifully lyrical works, such as the poems ‘Fern Hill’ (1945) and ‘Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night’ (1951), as well as the radio drama Under Milk Wood (1954).