About this episode
The episode explores R. S. Thomas' poem 'This' and its insights into male communication through symbolism.
Today’s poem uses the clever manipulation of a symbol to tease out the heart of male communication. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe
Topics covered
- male communication
- symbolism
- poetry analysis
- literary devices
- R. S. Thomas
Keywords
- R. S. Thomas
- poem
- communication
- symbol
- literary analysis
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: R. S. Thomas' "This"
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