Films for the Humanities and Sciences

Dylan Thomas

No other poet in modern history matched the rhythmic drive and verbal flamboyance of the Welshman, Dylan Thomas, destroyed by alcoholism at age 39. In this program, poet Danne Abse, Thomas’s wife Caitlin, and others speak frankly about his dissolute lifestyle and its influence on his writing. Readings from poems including “Return Journey,” “Ceremony after a Fire Raid,” “Old Garbo,” and “Poem in October” underline the commentary. Scenes from the original BBC production of Under Milk Wood—a classic radio script for voices—are included, along with portions of the poet’s farewell to his dying father, “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night.” Rare archival footage of interviews with Thomas appears in several places throughout the program. A BBC Production. (52 minutes)

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Item#: BVL7366
Copyright date: ©1996
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-7588-5

Part of the Series : Great Writers of the 20th Century


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