R. S. Thomas

R. S. Thomas (1913–2000) was a British poet, writer and librettist.

Also recorded as Ronald Stuart Thomas.

Overview

Born at Cardiff in 1913, died at Criccieth in 2000.

In detail

R. S. Thomas studied at Bangor University and St Michael's College. the recorded working language is English and Welsh.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are lyric poetry.

Distinctions recorded are Cholmondeley Award, King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry, Heinemann Award and Horst Bienek Award for Poetry.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “R. S. Thomas”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q725745: R. S. Thomas

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