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Dylan Thomas's Tern Hill'

Authors :
Cox, C. B.
Source :
Critical Quarterly; Summer1959, Vol. 1 Issue 2, p134-138, 5p
Publication Year :
1959

Abstract

The article critiques the poem "Fern Hill" by Dylan Thomas. The author reflects on the poem's popularity among Thomas' other work, describing as fresh, original, and full of vitality. He states that the poem expresses Thomas' adult interpretation of his past experience while depicting a child's exhilaration. Other topics covered include Thomas' use of wit, the rhythm and imagery within the poem, and an analysis of the landscape images.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00111562
Volume :
1
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Critical Quarterly
Publication Type :
Review
Accession number :
19103983
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8705.1959.tb01369.x