Download Under Milk Wood (Dramatised) Audiobook

" One of my all time favourites, and if you get a chance listen to Dylan read Under Milk Wood "

" I'm a fan of Thomas generally so I enjoyed this. Some lovely moments. "

" Richard Burton, as the narrator, is truly majestic. Dylan Thomas' South Wales masterpiece with a full cast recording. "

" This is a play for voices, which I was part of in elementary school. It is a beautiful example of Dylan Thomas's language, and poetic sense of irony. I remember the narrator's opening line almost verbatim: It is spring, moonless night in the small town, starless and bible black. The houses are dark as moles tonight, and moles sleep fine in their snouting velvet dingles. (Check and see how close I am!) "

" You can easily tell that Dylan Thomas is a poet through this play of his. That being said, I'm not sure how I feel about it. There was definitely a lot of detail and characterization, but no real plot. The play is about the waking-up and going-to-sleep of a Welsh town called Milk Wood, and that's about it. I guess when I read a play, I expect some action- I don't expect to just read some poetry. Granted, Dylan Thomas is a great poet; it's just not exactly what I look for in a play. There was also a little Too much detail, so that it was hard to follow some of the characters simply because there were so many of them! But still not a waste of time to read, since it is Dylan Thomas. "

" Why do I love this so much? I first heard it on a record borrowed from the public library when I was a kid. I found a copy as an adult in a bookstore in London. The voices bring the little town to life. "

" This play was adapted by Lingard Goulding and preformed as a Headfort school play in 1981 and 1982 by a cast of 6 playing 36 parts. As one of the actors at the time, it was amazing experience. "

" Actually I'm listening to one of the versions read by Richard Burton for the BBC. Now that's the way to do it. "

" I fell in love with this at first hearing -- I think I had just started university, and I had yet to discover how playful other people were with words. I was playful myself, but never in front of others -- and others seemed equally bashful. It played on the radio, and I bought it the next day. "

" I was lucky enough to hear this first read by Richard Burton, and later on a scratchy recording By Thomas himself. If you read it yourself, you must read aloud, rolling the words off your tongue until you are giddy. It is lyrical, sensuous, confessional,funny and - forgiving. "

" A little twee. "

" Jill "

" Musical marvel best enjoyed if read aloud. Top it off with the BBC's famous wireless production starring Richard Burton. Radio 'plays for voices' have never sounded better. "

" I read it out loud, or more whispered it so nobody would hear me. So lovely although I am quite thirsty now. It reminded me of Orlando. "

" I've listened to the BBC recording of the audio play so many times. It has so much life and character in the language - definitely something that gets better when read aloud or listened to. "

" astonishing, particularly the rare audio of richard burton reading the play i've recently obtained. "

" Probably the best work by one of my favorite poets. My oldest son is named Dylan. 'Nuff said. "

" Beautiful work. Having visited and enjoyed Laugharne in Wales myself, added to the atmosphere and sense of scene. "

" Read this and start yer dreamin'. "

" I don't know how to rate this. But OMG, I had forgotten what a wonderful voice Richard Burton had. I was listening to this in the car and I could just listen over and over, regardless of what he is reading. "

" I like the concept of this play. It is confusing at first but then makes sense. i think it would probably better after a second reading. "

" Reads like one long, intricate poem. I was entranced by the language and some of the imagery. "

" Wonderful. funny and sad, beautifully written. "

" Do yourself a favor and listen to or see a production of this one. I don't think you can appreciate it unless you do that. At least read it aloud! "

" To-read all the time. Quick and perfect. "

" Actually I'm listening to one of the versions read by Richard Burton for the BBC. Now that's the way to do it. "

" Not the most clear or easy-to-read books I've read of late, but Thomas' word choice, composition, and brilliant imagery is enough to make it a great read...and then some. "

" I've listened to the BBC recording of the audio play so many times. It has so much life and character in the language - definitely something that gets better when read aloud or listened to. "

" Simply no one, no one, writes like Dylan Thomas. "

" Under Milkwood. by Dylan Thomas (1954) "

" The sheer command of language is overwhelming "

" Outstanding to read, even better to hear and simply magical to perform. "

" Very much a salve for a country battered to bits by bombing raids and V2 rockets: values, and morality in the rubble. Identity; the dark nigtht of the soul; the Freudian imagination.

Then there is how it very much influenced Thornton Wilder, with his 'Our Town'. "

" funny, observant and full of hysterical characters "