Under Milk Wood

by Dylan Thomas

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

An ode to life and an examination of love, Under Milk Wood retains a levity of voice throughout, despite deeply examining the more difficult parts of the life being celebrated. Originally a radio play, it makes for a unique lens into a literary time often dominated by cynicism.

The definitive new edition of Thomas’s famous radio play

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811220927
Publisher:	New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date:	08/06/2013
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Dylan Thomas, born in Swansea in 1914, is perhaps Wales’ best-known writer, widely considered to be one of the major poets of the 20th century: many of his greatest poems, such as “Fern Hill” and ”’Do not go gentle into that good night”’ are beloved and widely studied. As well as poetry, Dylan Thomas wrote numerous short stories and scripts for film and radio–none more popular than his radio play Under Milk Wood. He led a fascinating and tempestuous life, which ended all too soon in 1953 when he collapsed and died in New York City shortly after his 39th birthday. 

Editorial Reviews

"A dazzling combination of poetic fireworks and music-hall humor."

The New York Times

"It would be hard for any work of art to communicate more directly and funnily and lovingly what it is like to be alive."

Randall Jarrell

Welcome to the richly textured, dreamlike world of a Welsh fishing village named Llareggub—“Buggerall” spelled backwards. Its denizens include the postman and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Willy Nilly; the rabbit catcher, Mr. Waldo; and Captain Cat, who dreams of old voyages and past loves. Originally commissioned for BBC Radio, this last piece by Dylan Thomas before his death in 1953 is a natural fit for a fine ensemble cast led by Welsh natives Matthew Rhys and Kate Burton (daughter of Richard Burton, who starred in the original 1954 production). L.A. Theatre Works’ live stage production brings out the magic in this playful and darkly beautiful drama. B.P. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine

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