Under Milk Wood (The Definitive Edition)
by Dylan Thomas

Name: Under Milk Wood (The Definitive Edition)
Brand: Dylan Thomas
SKU: 9780811220927
Rating: 4.23 (97 reviews)

Under Milk Wood (The Definitive Edition) Cover

Under Milk Wood (The Definitive Edition) Book Cover — Under Milk Wood (The Definitive Edition) Cover

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105 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsPeriod Costumes

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the lyrical beauty and vivid characterizations in Dylan Thomas' 'Under Milk Wood'. Many find the play's exploration of life in a Welsh seaside village to be both humorous and poignant. The unique structure as a 'play for voices' allows for a deeply immersive experience, particularly when accompanied by a skilled narration. Overall, it is celebrated for its rich language and emotional depth, enticing both new and old fans of Thomas alike.

Lyrical and beautiful languageVivid characterizationsHumor and poignancyImmersive audio experienceSome find it a bit strange

Synopsis

Commissioned by the BBC, and described by Dylan Thomas as 'a play for voices', UNDER MILK WOOD takes the form of an emotive and hilarious account of a spring day in the fictional Welsh seaside village of Llareggub.

We learn of the inhabitants' dreams and desires, their loves and regrets.

The play introduces us to characters such as Captain Cat who dreams of his drowned former seafellows and Nogood Boyo who dreams of nothing at all.

It is a unique and touching depiction of a village that has 'fallen head over bells in love'.

The First Voice narration reveals the ordinary world of daily happenings and events, while the Second Voice conveys the intimate, innermost thoughts of the fascinating folk of Llareggub.

There have been myriad productions of UNDER MILK WOOD over the years and Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, Elizabeth Taylor, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Tom Jones have all starred in radio, stage or film adaptations.