Some people react physically to the magic of poetry, to the moments, that is, of authentic revelation, of the communication, the sharing, at its highest level...A good poem is a contribution to reality. The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it. A good poem helps to change the shape and significance of the universe, helps to extend everyone's knowledge of himself and the world around him.

Two of them were Welsh Nationalism. In spring 1936 Thomas met Caitlin Macnamara (b.

Although writing exclusively in the English language Thomas has been acknowledged as one of the most important Welsh poets of the 20th century. Thomas died on 9 November 1953 and his body was returned to Wales where he was buried at the village churchyard in Laugharne. In the 1950s Thomas travelled to America where his readings brought him a level of fame though his erratic behaviour and drinking worsened.