Topic > A Brief Biography of Dylan Thomas - 575

Have you ever heard the name Dylan Thomas? Well, you've probably heard of many people with that name; however, the man I think of is a poet. Even though Dylan Thomas did not finish his studies, his love for writing led him to become a wise and famous poet. One of his most important quotes is "Do not become gentle in that good night, old age should burn and rave at the end of the day, rage, rage against the dying of the light." Thomas started a family and had three children; however, he left a legacy that will be remembered for many years, his poems. Dylan Thomas was born Dylan Marlais Thomas on 27 October 1914 in Sawansea, South Wales. He was born to David John Thomas and Florence Williams Thomas and had only one sister, Nancy Marles Thomas. Although Dylan Thomas went to school at Swansea Grammar School, he only attended for six years (1925-1931). During his school years, he showed great interest in extracurricular activities related to school work. He spent many of his summers visiting his maternal aunts in Carmarthenshire. City life and country life, or life or...