The story revolves around a woman who has been abandoned by her lover and seeks solace in the company of a stranger at a casino. As she becomes increasingly intoxicated, she begins to reveal her inner turmoil and desperation for human connection. The narrative explores themes of loneliness, heartache, and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1945 · Genre: Poetry, Surrealism, Modernism