Critical Writings on R.S. Thomas by Sandra Anstey

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R.S. Thomas is Wales' most famous living writer. His uncompromising stance on issues concerning Welsh nationalism, as well as his eloquent verse have, over the forty-six years of his career, earned him international acclaim and a vital place in the hearts and minds of his compatriots.

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Critical Writings on R.S. Thomas by Sandra Anstey

Seven essays from the original 1982 edition, plus seven new ones, analyze the work of Thomas, long considered the leading contemporary poet of Wales, from 1946 to 1990. Includes primary and secondary bibliographies. No index. Available from Dufour Editions, Inc., PO Box 449, Chester Springs, PA 1942
Sandra Anstey was born in Newport and grew up on a farm in south Wales. She studied English Literature at Reading University and then moved to the University of Wales, Swansea, to research the writings of R. S. Thomas. She completed her PhD study in 1980. During the 1980s she taught English and was reviews editor of Poetry Wales (1980-1990). In 1989 she moved to Cardiff to take up a post in education. She has edited many resources for teachers, including 14 titles in the series of Reflections for the Classroom and a biannual newsletter, English in Wales (1989-1992, National Language Unit of Wales). Public appointments have included membership of the Literature Committee of the Arts Council of Wales, the Broadcasting Council of BBC Wales, the Council of the National Library of Wales, and the English-Language Publishing Grants Panel (Welsh Books Council).
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ISBN 13 9781854110626
ISBN 10 1854110624
Title Critical Writings on R.S. Thomas
Author Sandra Anstey
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Poetry Wales Press
Year published 1995-02-23
Number of pages 234
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