Why people recommend it
A Child's Christmas in Wales is a classic holiday story by the renowned Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas. On the podcast The Book Review during an episode titled Michael Lewis and Arianna Huffington on July 18, 2024, guest Greg Coles discussed the publication. He noted that earlier that year, New Directions had released a new edition of the text. Coles described the physical format of this release as a very small, true pocket-sized volume, making it an ideal edition for readers to carry during the festive season. The conversation highlighted how small-format releases can breathe new life into familiar classics, allowing readers to experience cherished holiday literature in a portable and intimate way. By bringing attention to this specific pocket-sized release from New Directions, Coles reminded the audience of the lasting charm of Thomas's prose and its ability to evoke the warmth and nostalgia of winter holidays. The recommendation served as a delightful nod to a seasonal favorite, packaged in a charming physical format that appealed to both longtime admirers of the author and newcomers discovering his prose for the very first time during the winter months.
Who recommended it
- Greg Coles Recommended
Greg Coles — 1 mention
“and moved right on to another British writer um Dylan Thomas new directions earlier this year put out um a a very small like a true pocket sized edition of the Dylan Thomas story a child's Christmas in Wales”
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“and listeners may remember that last year I recommended Dylan Thomas's child's Christmas in Wales”