Welsh Airs by Thomas (8 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Welsh Airs could be called R.S. Thomas's book of nationalist poems. It brings together twenty-four poems from volumes long out of print such as Poetry for Supper, The Bread of Truth and Not That He Brought Flowers, and fourteen new poems previously uncollected and largely unpublished. The poems include his most provocative and outspoken statements about the Welsh language, Wales and its culturally imperialistic neighbour, England. It has too, hard things to say of those Welshmen who have welcomed Anglicization. Welsh Airs is essential reading for anyone who would understand what Wales means to Thomas and his poetry.R.S. Thomas (1913-2000) was one of the leading poets in post-war Britain, the foremost English language poet in Wales and the outstanding religious poet of his time. The author of over twenty collections of poetry he was nominated for the Nobel Prize. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Seren Books, c.1995, 3rd.trade paperbk.prtg., 55pp., VG $.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen & pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:0907476724.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 55 pp, A very good clean copy with no previous ownership markings and no creases. Red card covers.

Condition: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

Softcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. Pages lightly toned as usual, fine in glossy wrappers with a tiny bit of wear. Poetry.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION, first printing. Octavo (21 x 15cm), pp.55; [9]. Publisher's grey cloth lettered in gilt to spine, red endpapers. Dust-jacket designed by Jeane Rees, with printed price of £7.95 to front flap. Marginally sunned to spine. Fine. …

Reprint. Small octavo. 55 pages. Wrappers. Poems of Welsh nationalism, some of them previously uncollected or unpublished.Presentation copy from the author, inscribed by him on the title-page: ''Kay & Bruce with love Ronald (R.S.T.)''. It is unusual for Thomas to use his full first name in inscriptions.Small illegible ownership signature on half-title page. Fine.…