R.S. Thomas: Poetry and TheologyBaylor University Press, 2007 - 219 pages This volume celebrates the work of the Welsh poet R. S. Thomas (1913-2000) and illuminates the theological implications of this famous twentieth-century poet-priest's pilgrimage. By providing detailed readings of individual poems, Davis explores the depth and imagination of Thomas's profound theological vision. |
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R S Thomas and Wallace Stevens | 143 |
Conclusion | 157 |
Bibliography | 199 |
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