Dylan Marlais Thomas was a Welsh poet and writer born in Swansea in 1914. His literary output was diverse and distinctive, encompassing poetry, short stories, radio broadcasts, and dramatic works. Among his most celebrated poems are 'Do not go gentle into that good night' and 'And death shall have no dominion'. He also wrote the play for voices Under Milk Wood, as well as stories and radio pieces including A Child's Christmas in Wales and Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog. Thomas achieved considerable popularity during his lifetime and maintained a prominent public profile. He cultivated a distinctive personal reputation as a bohemian figure, which contributed to his cultural prominence. He died in New York City in 1953 at the age of 39, and his work has continued to be widely read and studied since his death.