Dylan Thomas In America by John Malcolm Brinnin
An intimate, eyewitness account of a celebrated Welsh poet’s visits to the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s, tracing his rise as a charismatic performer and literary figure alongside growing self-destructive drinking, erratic behavior, and strained personal relationships; told by a close friend and tour organizer, the narrative blends anecdote, reportage, and personal reflection to show how fame, exhaustion, and American excess intensified the poet’s vulnerabilities and culminated in his tragic decline.
The 14410th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1955
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 251
- Original Language
- English
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