English Literature and Language

  Dylan Thomas – The Voice of Neo-Romanticism About the Author Dylan Marlais Thomas (1914–1953) was a Welsh poet and writer whose lyrical intensity and vivid imagery made him one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century. Born in Swansea, Wales, Thomas began writing poetry as a teenager, producing much of his acclaimed work by age 21. Known for his mesmerizing public readings—particularly in America—and his contributions to BBC radio, Thomas’s life was marked by both artistic brilliance and personal struggles, including alcoholism, which led to his untimely death at 39. Key Influences: Early Exposure: Inspired by nursery rhymes, the Bible, and Romantic poets like Keats and Wordsworth. Literary Style: Blended surrealism, metaphysical imagery, and musicality, influenced by Gerard Manley Hopkins. Major Works: Deaths and Entrances (1946), Under Milk Wood (1954), and the villanelle Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night . Critical Analysis Dylan Thomas' "A Refusal to ...