Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night
A Look at Dylan Thomas's Famous Villanelle
Dylan Thomas's Most Famous Work
Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night is a poem in the form of a villanelle by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas (1914-1953). It is one of his best-known works and was written in response to his father's death.
Meaning of the Poem
The poem is a plea to those who are dying not to give up and to fight against death. Thomas uses vivid imagery and metaphor to describe the process of dying, and he urges his readers to embrace life and all that it has to offer.
Audio Recording of the Poem
You can listen to an audio recording of Dylan Thomas reading his poem Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night by clicking on the link below.
Audio Recording of Dylan Thomas Reading "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night"
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