Dylan Thomas In America
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This compelling biography chronicles the tumultuous American tours of the celebrated Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas. John Malcolm Brinnin, who organized many of these readings, presents an intimate and often poignant account of Thomas's public triumphs and private struggles. The narrative details the poet's magnetic personality and his profound impact on American literary circles, while also illustrating the personal demons that shadowed his final years. Brinnin's firsthand perspective uncovers the complexities of a literary icon, offering a vivid portrait of a genius grappling with fame and self-destruction. This essential work provides unparalleled insight into a pivotal period in modern poetry.
Author: John Malcolm Brinnin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1957, Readers Union; J. M. Dent & Sons
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This compelling biography chronicles the tumultuous American tours of the celebrated Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas. John Malcolm Brinnin, who organized many of these readings, presents an intimate and often poignant account of Thomas's public triumphs and private struggles. The narrative details the poet's magnetic personality and his profound impact on American literary circles, while also illustrating the personal demons that shadowed his final years. Brinnin's firsthand perspective uncovers the complexities of a literary icon, offering a vivid portrait of a genius grappling with fame and self-destruction. This essential work provides unparalleled insight into a pivotal period in modern poetry.