Collected Poems 1945-1990
Author | : R. S. Thomas |
Publisher | : Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Total Pages | : 560 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : 1842124552 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781842124550 |
Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: In language of great strength, simplicity, and beauty, poet R. S. Thomas explores his often-prophetic themes: technology and our use of it to destroy nature and rural life; the search for self and for meaning; and the quest for and dialogue with God. Originally published to mark the author's 80th birthday, it confirms him as a pre-eminent poet. "Read these poems."--Stephen Spender. "This is a book I've been waiting for."--Ted Hughes. In language of great strength, simplicity, and beauty, poet R. S. Thomas explores his often-prophetic themes: technology and our use of it to destroy nature and rural life; the search for self and for meaning; and the quest for and dialogue with God. Originally published to mark the author's 80th birthday, it confirms him as a pre-eminent poet. "Read these poems."--Stephen Spender. "This is a book I've been waiting for."--Ted Hughes.