Prologue to Collected Poems 1934-1952
The prologue serves as an introduction to the poet's work, exploring themes of identity, nationality, and the search for meaning. It reflects on the poet's Welsh heritage and its influence on his writing, while also acknowledging the tension between tradition and modernity. The tone is introspective and philosophical, setting the stage for the poems that follow.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1943 · Genre: Poetry, Modernist, Nature · 840 words
First lines
This day winding down now / At God speeded summer's end / In the torrent salmon sun, / In my seashaken house
On a breakneck of rocks / Tangled with chirrup and fruit, / Froth, flute, fin and quill / At a wood's dancing hoof, / By scummed, starfish sands
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Dylan Thomas
- Date: 1943 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Modernist, Nature, Romanticism, Symbolism
- Length: 840 words
- Structure: 1 section, 32 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is a collection of poems characterized by its lyrical and rhythmic qualities, vivid imagery, and use of metaphor.
- Modernist — The text reflects modernist themes through its complex structure, experimental style, and exploration of existential themes.
- Nature — The poems frequently reference natural elements and landscapes, emphasizing the connection between humanity and the natural world.
- Romanticism — The work exhibits romantic elements through its emotional intensity, focus on individual experience, and reverence for nature.
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Poetry Collection · Welsh Literature · Modernist Poetry · 20th Century Poetry · Collected Works · Verse Anthology · Literary Classic · Symbolic Language · Imagery Rich · Emotional Depth · Autobiographical Elements · Stream-of-Consciousness Style