About
British war-era poet, essayist, and literary critic of Welsh heritage. His essay collections include The Heart of England and Light and Twilight; his poetry collections include Six Poems and Last Poems.
Before Fame
He was born in London and attended college in Oxford. Upon graduation, he became a book reviewer.
Trivia
He and sixteen other War Poets were honored on a stone plaque at Westminster Abbey.
Family Life
He married Helen Thomas, with whom he had three children: Merfyn, Bronwen, and Myfanwy.
Associated With
Robert Frost's famous poem, "The Road Not Taken," inspired Thomas to enlist as an older man in World War I. Sadly, this decision cost Thomas his life.
