A Child's Christmas in Wales

De: Dylan Thomas

Narrado por: Dylan Thomas

The sights, smells and sounds of a long-ago Christmas come to life in Dylan Thomas's reading of his classic tale. His wonderful recollection of a holiday in the seaside town of his youth is captured in a vivid performance; you'll want to make it part of your family's holiday tradition. This now-remastered collection also includes some of Thomas's most celebrated poems, including "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night."©1952, 1980, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1992 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc., All Rights Reserved, Caedmon, An Imprint of Harper Audio, A Division of HarperCollins Publishers

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"Hearing Dylan Thomas read 'A Child's Christmas in Wales' is a listening experience of unadulterated pleasure." (Mass Media Newsletter)
"Thomas' deep, thunderous voice belies his sense of humor, which is amply evident." (AudioFile)

A Christmas Classic

This reading by Thomas himself has become a Christmas classic in our house. All at once, one is transported to Wales, hearing the cats, picturing the aunts and uncles, and recalling the wonder of Christmas as experienced by a child.

This puts me in a good mood anytime I listen to it

I was introduced to this story by an Amazing teacher that I had in elementary school and I have loved it ever since. His favorite line was when the aunt sees the firemen and asks "would you like anything to read". Unfortunately the teacher was killed when I was in high school but I listen to this story every Christmas in his memory. It is easily one of my favorite works of literature and I think that anyone that hears it or reads it will be charmed by this magical story as well. There is also a very nice movie adaptation of it as well.

What a Gorgeous Listening Experience!

Hearing the verses he created in his own incredibly powerful voice is such a treat. And in this Season being able to bathe in his Childhood Memories is a real gift. Do Not Go Gentle is one of the most powerful lessons ever invoked and I loved hearing him recite it.

Thank you for making this Five Star recording possible. *****

Absolute perfection

This is what an audio book should be. Read with zest, relish and love of the story, Thomas's words are rhymthic and poetic even in the prose portion. Very moving.

Christmas Tradition

This poem captures the magic of Christmas, and the quirkiness of the adults. To hear Dylan Thomas read it, is an absolute joy. I'm so happy to replace my old, worn cassette with this to continue the tradition of hearing about Mrs. Prothero, the cats, firemen, Useful Presents, and the wonderful list of Useless Presents. The other poems thrown in is simply a wonderful bonus.

Masterly

The words and voice of a Master. What more could one want?

A magical Christmas story

This book is worth buying just because it is read by the author. Dylan Thomas adds a nobility and magic to his work that can not be replicated. His imagery was always his strength as a poet, transporting the reader to moments and places that only be could describe. The images of Aunts andUncles, hippos and foxes seen through a child's eye are all brought to life by Thomas's graceful narration.

True bard

First time hearing his work read and first time by the man himself - he is truly amazing and truly a master - oh the sea and the evocation of beginnings - the last 2 were most heart-striking though I’ve always loved the earlier Rage Against the Dying of the Light too and his own reading is likewise masterful

A gem. Treat yourself

Dylan Thomas' rich, wry humor in his own voice. I listen to these short stories to kick off my holiday season each year.

This is a favorite any time of the year.

This is a fantastic re-issue of the old Recording by the Caedmon Records from 1952. It is lovely that this particular recording has been preserved for current generations, and for those who are old enough to have had records, but have moved with the times in terms of technology.  although I have listened to this recording and various points of the year on occasion, it really has become a holiday tradition for me. Enjoy.