Under Milk Wood
A Play for Voices
(Autor) Dylan ThomasIt is spring, moonless night in the small town, starless and bible-black, the cobblestreets silent... In the Welsh seaside town of Llaggerub, night is moving in the streets. Its inhabitants are lost in the land of dreams: old Captain Cat catches up with his drowned shipmates, Mog Edwards the draper is consumed by mad love for Miss Price the dressmaker, and Mrs Ogmore-Pritchard whips the ghosts of her two late husbands into shape. As the sun rises, the 'dismays and rainbows' of each character are played out within the cycle of one day, intertwining voices and lives, dreams and reality. By turns tender, hilarious and beautifully lyrical, Dylan Thomas's 'play for voices' is his most beloved work and a landmark of Welsh literature.
Dylan Thomas
Dylan Thomas was a Welsh poet and writer known for his intense lyricism and highly imaginative language. His most notable works include the poems "Do not go gentle into that good night" and "Fern Hill," as well as the radio play "Under Milk Wood." Thomas was a pioneer in modern poetry, blending surrealism with traditional verse forms to create a unique and powerful style. His work often explores themes of life, death, and the passage of time. Thomas's impact on literature can be seen in his influence on later poets and writers, as well as his enduring popularity among readers. His most famous work, "Do not go gentle into that good night," is a poignant meditation on mortality and the will to live. Dylan Thomas's legacy continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.
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