This week we will be discussing selected works by Dylan Thomas. The selected poems are a lot different than what we've been reading. They are certainly darker; Poe-like. They are dramatic, yet in a simplistic manner. I thought it would be a good idea to listen to Thomas read some of his poems since it was noted that he liked his poems to be read in a specific way. By listening to some of his works and reading them again, the reader is able to gain a new level of understanding and appreciation of his work. The beauty of it is not only on the pages, but what is heard aloud. Dylan Thomas wanted his poems to be thought of as narratives; the poems take on a life of their own.
The most interesting part of his poetry is the way he uses and arranges words; his descriptions are very unconventional. He played with language and using slang, allusions, many types of rhymes, and even puns. The emotional aspect of his poetry is overpowering and seen throughout all of his work. It seems as though he was not concerned with the typical intellectual issues other poets, of and before his time, focused on. I think his work was self-therapeutic; it was a way for him to speak outside of his mind. His addiction to alcohol and his struggle can be seen within some of the works.
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