Paperback in Very Good condition.
Revised edition published 1964. “This revised edition contains a new section, entitled “A Literary Post-Mortem”.
This book consists of four parts: “The Myth and the Man,” “The Poems,” “Prose and Drama,” and “A Literary Post-Mortem.” In the first part, Derek Stanford conveys the tone and color of Dylan Thomas’ lusty career and shows us the myth of the poet in the making. In the second part, he conducts us on a tou of the poems, and his profound analysis of Thomas’ obscurer themes, coupled with his expert evaluation of the technique itself, will, enable new readers to understand and enjoy the poems. Mr. Stanford has also written a perceptive chapter on the sexual imagery in Thomas’ poetry. In the third part, the author examines Thomas’ prose writings, his film scenario “The Doctor and the Devils” and his broadcast drama “Under Milk Wood”. The final part is devoted to an evaluation of Thomas’ growing stature since his death and his place in literature..