Dylan Thomas's Swansea

Dylan Thomas's notorious life continues to fascinate. His work has never been out of print. Responses to such interest have included 'Dylan Thomas Trails' and various publications on Dylan Thomas and his background. This is the first book to describe in detail the relationship between Thomas's life and work and the three places most important to him, in a visitor-friendly guidebook format. The result is a book for all who are interested in Dylan Thomas and the places that shaped him, whether literary tourist or armchair traveller, Dylan Thomas specialist or simply someone who likes visiting places made famous or interesting through links with the famous. The book begins with the arrival in Swansea of Thomas's father and offers background on Swansea's history and literary history. A tour of Dylan Thomas's Swansea then follows, highlighting the places in which he grew up and developed as a writer, and showing how aspects of the city enter his work. A second chapter visits Gower to demonstrate Thomas's relationship with the peninsula and the extent to which it is a setting for his work. The third chapter takes the reader through Laugharne, revealing links both in his life and his writings. Throughout the text is supported by photographs and specially drawn maps for visitors. The result is an unique literary guide that will increase the enjoyment of the literary tourist and foster deeper knowledge of Dylan Thomas's life, work and influential places.