November 9th , 1949
Dylan Marlais Thomas (27 October 1914 – 9 November 1953) was a Welsh poet and writer whose works include the poems “Do not go gentle into that good night” and “And death shall have no dominion”, as well as the “play for voices” Under Milk Wood. He also wrote stories and radio broadcasts such as A Child’s Christmas in Wales and Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog.
He became widely popular in his lifetime and remained so after his death at the age of 39 in New York City. By then, he had acquired a reputation, which he had encouraged, as a “roistering, drunken and doomed poet”.
The Welsh poet Dylan Marlais Thomas has been acclaimed as one of the most important poets of the century. His lyrics rank among the most powerful and captivating of modern poetry.
Dylan Marlais Thomas was born in the Welsh seaport of Swansea, Carmarthe
Dylan Marlais Thomas, the celebrated Welsh poet, died on November 09, 1953, in New York City, United States. He was a highly influential poet known for his vivid and lyrical poetry, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Thomas’s works, including “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night” and “Under Milk Wood,” continue to be widely read and appreciated for their literary and artistic significance. His untimely death at the age of 39 marked the end of a brilliant and impactful career in poetry.
