Derek Standford; Caitlin Thomas; George Tremlett — Dylan Thomas Biographies

London, Secker & Warburg; Neville Spearman, 1954-1986. First edition. Cloth. A fascinating two volume set of first edition copies of works on the life and writings of Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas. Two volumes on the life and works of Dylan Thomas. Dylan Thomas was a Welsh poet and writer who became widely popular in his lifetime, and remained so after his death at the age of 39 in New York City. By the time of his death, Thomas had gained a reputation of being erratic, with lots of drinking involved. His work is noted for his original, rhythmic and ingenious use of words and imagery.The first editions.In publisher's original cloth bindings. In the original dust wrappers.Including:(1954) Dylan Thomas: A Literary Study.A work by Derek Standford. A volume of literary criticism of Thomas' works, including his poems, and prose. With a shirt bibliography. (1986) Caitlin: A Warring Absence.A work by Caitlin Thomas with George Tremlett. Illustrated with 8 double sided plates. Collated, complete. By Dylan Thomas' wife, whose marriage was a stormy affair, fueled by alcohol and infidelity, though the couple remained together until Dylan's death in 1953. A biography of their life. In publisher's original cloth bindings. In the original dust wrappers. Externally, very smart. Light bumping to the heads and tails of the spines. Small mark to rear board of 'Dylan Thomas: A Literary Study&apos. Dust wrappers are smart. Wrap for 'Dylan Thomas: A Literary Study' is price clipped, with loss to top edge, and head and tail of the spine. Wrap has the odd closed tear to edges, with sunning to spine. Wrap for 'Caitlin: A Warring Absence', remains unclipped, with just minor shelf wear to extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed/Good.