The Essential Dylan Thomas.THE ESSENTIAL DYLAN THOMAS Noun 1. Dylan Thomas - Welsh poet (1914-1953) Dylan Marlais Thomas, Thomas . 2005. Various readers. 4 cds. 5 hrs. Naxos Audiobooks. 9-62634-343-5. $19.98. Plastic; content notes. SA* This collection of Dylan Thomas works is an essential purchase because it includes three historical recordings as well as more contemporary interpretations of stories and poetry. The highlight is the 1954 radio broadcast of Under Milk Wood, featuring Richard Burton Noun 1. Richard Burton - English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890) Burton, Sir Richard Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton 2. and a cast of 22 professionals and semi-professionals, including three children. It may be the quintessential recording of the work. Also included are Return Journey to Swansea, presented by Thomas and an excellent cast, as well as six well-known poems read by Thomas. The poet was at the time known for his readings and radio presentations and some of his work may strike the ear as overly theatrical. The new recordings include "Memories of Christmas," an excerpt from Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog, "A Visit to Grandpa's," "The Followers," "The Outing--A Story," and 16 poems. The contemporary readers are Richard Bebb Richard Bebb (12 January 1927 – 12 April 2006) was an English actor of stage, screen and radio. Born Richard Bebb Williams in London, England on 12 January 1927, he changed his name to his mother's surname, Bebb, when he took up acting as there was already a , Jason Hughes
Jason Hughes (born July 24, 1969) is the owner-driver of the Kartworld auto racing team, which has competed in the BTCC since 2003. , Philip Madoc, and Michael Sheen Michael Sheen (born 5 February 1969) is an award-winning Welsh actor perhaps best known for his portrayal of Tony Blair in the Stephen Frears directed-films The Deal and The Queen. , who all capture the magic of Thomas's work. The liner notes liner notes pl.n. Explanatory notes about a record album, cassette, or compact disk included on the jacket or in the packaging. include a preface, detailed CD contents, the cast and a short history of the 1954 Under Milk Wood recording, Bebb's personal recollection, and thumbnail sketches of the main readers. Janet Julian, English Teacher, Grafton, MA S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. *--The asterisk highlights exceptional books |
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