Collected Poems 1945-1990 - Softcover

Thomas, R. S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1842124552 ISBN 13: 9781842124550

Publisher: Phoenix, 1899

Synopsis

In language of great strength, simplicity, and beauty, poet R. S. Thomas explores his often-prophetic themes: technology and our use of it to destroy nature and rural life; the search for self and for meaning; and the quest for and dialogue with God. Originally published to mark the author's 80th birthday, it confirms him as a pre-eminent poet. "Read these poems."--Stephen Spender. "This is a book I've been waiting for."--Ted Hughes.

In language of great strength, simplicity, and beauty, poet R. S. Thomas explores his often-prophetic themes: technology and our use of it to destroy nature and rural life; the search for self and for meaning; and the quest for and dialogue with God. Originally published to mark the author's 80th birthday, it confirms him as a pre-eminent poet. "Read these poems."--Stephen Spender. "This is a book I've been waiting for."--Ted Hughes.

About this title

About the Author

R. S. Thomas was born in 1913. He has won numerous awards for his poetry, including the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 1964. His autobiography, Neb, is published by J. M. Dent in September 1995. He died in 2000.

Review

"'Read these poems', Stephen Spender; 'This is the book I've been waiting for', Ted Hughes"

Edition details

• Publisher: Phoenix
• Publication date: 1899
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1842124552
• ISBN 13: 9781842124550
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 560