Dylan Thomas 1914–1953 | Welsh poet, playwright, short-story writer, broadcaster

| Born | 27 October 1914 – Swansea, Wales
| Died | 9 November 1953 – New York City (age 39)
| Cause | Pneumonia, compounded by alcohol poisoning & medical malpractice
| Famous Line | “Do not go gentle into that good night”
| Signature Work | Under Milk Wood (radio play)
| Style | Lyrical, surreal, rhythmic, baroque

1. Dylan Thomas
“Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night”

Katie Solomon

2. Biography
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Born on October 27, 1914 in South Wales
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He was a sickly child
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Parents taught him English only
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Dropped out of school at 16
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Moved to London in 1934 and published 18
Poems

3. Biography
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Married Caitlin Macnamara in 1937
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Two sons, Lleweyn Edouard and Colm
Garan Hart, and one daughter Aeronwy
Thomas-Ellis
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Was an anti-aircraft gunner during WWII
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Began reading tours in America in 1950
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Died on November 9, 1953 in America

4. Writing Style
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Not concerned with themes of
social and intellectual issues
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Wrote with highly charged emotions and
lyricism
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More common with Romantic tradition

5. “Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good
Night”
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Night = Death
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One should not accept death, they should
fight
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One should not move toward death in a
resigned way, go out in a blaze of glory

6. Sources
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Academy of American Poets, . "Dylan Thomas."
Academy of american poets.. Academy of
American Poets, 2011. Web. 1 Mar 2012.
<http://www.poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/150>.
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Smith, Nicole. "Poem Analysis of “Do Not Go
Gently into That Good Night” by Dylan Thomas."
Article Myriad. N.p., 2012. Web. 1 Mar 2012.
<http://www.articlemyriad.com/poem-analysis-
gently-good-night/>.

7. Sources
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. "Dylan Thomas." Wikipedia. N.p., 2011. Web. 1
Mar 2012.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dylan_Thomas>.
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Poetry Foundation, . "Biography - Dylan Thomas:
1914-1953." Poetry Foundation. Poetry
Foundation, 2011. Web. 1 Mar 2012.
<http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/dylan-
thomas>.