Since we first heard Dylan Thomas read his “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” I’ve made a point (even if I can’t get anybody else to sit still for 20 minutes) to listen every year this time to this lyrical account of one small boy’s remembrance as much of winter as of Christmas.
The use of language is luscious, but you have to keep a close ear to hear around the Welsh turning of the words.
If you’ve never enjoyed this before, in my opinion (not shared by all in my family) it is worth a third of an hour of your time.
Dylan Thomas, 1952: A Child’s Christmas in Wales, A Story – Recorded at Steinway Hall, NY
I loved “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” when I heard it on radio many, many years ago. It inspired me to visit Wales and appreciate that unique culture, especially the music events. (If I could spell Ested…..) I’d include it here! Thank you for this post. I’ll revisit it and listen to the recording when I have more time after Christmas!
I listened and enjoyed, even though my computer’s volume wasn’t loud enough and I missed many phrases. I had not read or heard it before, although the title is very familiar. Thanks for the link!