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The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 203 pages and is available in paperback format. The letters begin in the poets schooldays and end just before his death in new york at the age of 39. Over the years there have been several volumes that have tried to attempt to collect some of the best poems by dylan thomas but none has come close to how complete and accurate this book is. For bbc cymru wales this is an anniversary with a special resonance. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages.
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