A Child’s Christmas in Wales

I would imagine that this must be one of Dylan Thomas's most famous and popular pieces in the entire universe! The best version I ever heard was on BBC Radio 4 years ago and it starred Philip Madoc and Freddie Jones. This audiobook is read by Dylan himself which makes it more real. I'd go as far as to say that this is the Welsh equivalent to Dickens 'A Christmas Carol' in the fact it's a classic.

I doubt anyone could have written a story like this one that contains such mastery of wordplay and narrate in a way that Dylan Thomas himself does. Dylan encapsulates his childhood Christmases in Swansea in a way I can all too happily relate to my own back in Hampshire, and more given his incredible use of language and attention to the nostalgia and longing of every child's sweetest dream or greatest fantasy.

I've listened at Christmas to this reading by Dylan Thomas of his evergreen Welsh Christmas tale off and on since 1968. It is more magical over time for me. I have given a copy to my Son and his family, and to friends; it has become a favorite for me to give, and indeed for others to receive. It never disappoints. It is an even better gift when accompanied by the book.

It's been a long time since I listened to A Child's Christmas in Wales. I missed it this Christmas but now I've ordered for all my family to enjoy.

It isn't Christmas unless I have listened to this at least once. The mental pictures drawn are wonderful as is the delivery, language and sheer delight it brings especially for one who can remember that far back!

Delightful description of an imagined Christmas past, poetic and humorous, but for me somewhat spoilt by Thomas`s own reading; I find his voice rather dull. In retrospect I wish that I had purchased the version read by Richard Burton. However the joy of the text remains.

This is an incredible story written and read here by a wonderful Welsh poet. Such a treat to listen to.

V atmospheric.. nostalgic + humour ... ... Mr T at his best ... will be a cd to snuggle up and listen to on xmas eve... good value for money and a piece of poetic history.