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- Full name: Dylan Marlais Thomas
- Born: October 27, 1914Official Site: Dylan Thomas
- Birth place: Swansea, WalesBookrags: Dylan Marlais Thomas Biography
- Died: November 9, 1953Bookrags: Dylan Marlais Thomas Biography
- Buried: Laugharne, WalesOfficial Site: 1950s to Death
- Literary genres: Poetry and prose
- Father: David John (D.J.) ThomasOfficial Site: Early Years
- Mother: Florence ThomasOfficial Site: Early Years
- Sister: Nancy Marles ThomasOfficial Site: Early Years
- Spouse: Caitlin MacnamaraCaitlin Macnamara Thomas
- Sons: Llewelyn Edouard Thomas and Colm Garan Hart ThomasOfficial Site:1930s
- Daughter: Aeronwy Bryn ThomasOfficial Site:1940s
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Dylan Thomas was a Welsh poet and playwright whose works include poems such as Fern Hill, Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night and the "play for voices", Under Milk Wood.
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Career
Dylan Thomas published his first book. Eighteen Poems, shortly after leaving Wales in pursuit of his career. The book earned him almost instant success. Years later, his appealing rotund voice and frequent public readings helped gain him wide popularity in America. He performed hundreds of broadcasts and wrote more than a dozen books as well as a multitude of poems and scripts.History Channel: Dylan Marlais Thomas Official Site: Dylan ThomasQuotes
"His writing is packed with places and people from my childhood so I suppose I find it very therapeutic when I come back to New Quay and Laugharne." Aeronwy Thomas on her father, Dylan ThomasBBC: Daughter Is Dylan's Biggest Fan"...an overgrown baby who'll destroy every last thing he can get his hands on, including himself." Truman Capote on Dylan ThomasNeurotic Poets: Dylan Marlais Thomas
"...Dylan Thomas made poetry come alive. Listening to his beautiful voice, I was touched deep in my heart by poetry, not in my head..." An American student after a Thomas lectureNeurotic Poets: Dylan Marlais Thomas
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Dylan Thomas Questions
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What is your favorite Bob Dylan cover song? 13 AnswersLol, it is a Tie between "Just Like a Woman" (Richie Havens, Mixed Bag, 1967) or "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" (Guns N' Roses, Use Your Illusion II, 1991) and ... read more -
OPEN THREAD: Bob Dylan detained by New Jersey police 2 AnswersIt doesn't matter who he is, or if the police officer knew this - celebrities aren't above the law and as much as I love Bob Dylan's music, if anyone is looking... read more -
Interpreting Bob Dylans Precious Angel 4 AnswersThe singer in this song is Solomon and he is singing this to the Queen of Sheba. We learn only a little about her from the Bible, but it is what happens to th... read more -
Complete setlist for Bob Dylans Royal Albert Hall show? 1 AnswerBob Dylan's site features set lists. May 26th, 1966 She Belongs To Me 4th Time Around Visions Of Johanna It's All Over Now, Baby Blue Desolation Row Just Like... read more
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I have just had eighteen whiskeys in a row. I do believe that is a record. -- Dylan Thomas, his last words
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Photo: Is this a film about poetry – No. Is this a film about Dylan Thomas – No. It is however a film about... http://tumblr.com/xvn49627v
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@SamSifton Now I would like a Teenage Fanclub/Dylan Thomas mashup.
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Writing book reviews now n I'm on a roll!Watch out for Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood n Khaled Hosseini's Kite Runner coming to flyfm.com.my
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"An alcoholic is someone you don't like who drinks as much as you do." - Dylan Thomas
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