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A Child's Christmas in Wales

Dylan Thomas
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A Child's Christmas in Wales

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1985

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Dylan Thomas

A Child's Christmas in Wales

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1985
Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Wales • Early 20th century

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

Dylan Thomas’s A Child's Christmas in Wales offers a nostalgic and poetic recollection of Christmas experiences in Wales from a child's perspective. The story captures vivid memories of snowy landscapes, festive activities, family gatherings, and humorous incidents, celebrating the magic and wonder of the holiday season through the eyes of a young person.

Nostalgic

Humorous

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

8,171 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas is cherished for its lyrical prose and nostalgic evocation of childhood Christmases. Reviewers praise its vivid imagery and humor, capturing a bygone era with charm. Some find its lack of plot a downside, preferring more structure. Overall, it's celebrated as a poetic and timeless holiday classic.

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Who Should Read A Child's Christmas in Wales?

A reader enchanted by lyrical prose, nostalgic tales, and rich imagery would relish A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas. Fans of Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory or Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol seeking heartfelt, vivid holiday reflections will find delight in this poetic snapshot of Welsh Christmases.

4.2

8,171 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Wales • Early 20th century

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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