The History of Literature

677 Dylan Thomas (with John Goodby) | Emily Brontë and the Search for Hope


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Dylan Thomas: brilliant poet or self-indulgent blowhard? In this episode, Jacke talks to John Goodby, co-author of the biography Dylan Thomas: A Critical Life, about the misconceptions swirling around the famous Welsh poet, and the approach that he and fellow author Chris Wigginton took in presenting a revealing and fresh introduction to Thomas's life and work. PLUS Jacke reads an essay by Emily Brontë in which she wades through deep currents of darkness and gloom to catch a glimpse of hope.

Additional listening:

  • 408 Dylan Thomas (with Scott Carter)
  • 647 The Brontës
  • The Brontës' Secret Scandal (with Finola Austin)
  • The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at gabrielruizbernal.com.

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