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Dylan Thomas
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Welsh poet and writer (1914–1953)

Also known as: Dilan Tomas, Dylan Marlais Thomas, Дилан Томас, ديلان توماس, 딜런 토머스, ディラン・トマス

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Known works

  • A Child's Christmas in Wales (2003)
  • Short Stories, Please!
  • Understanding fiction -- Second Edition (1959)
  • Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog (1940)
  • Under Milk Wood (1953)