R.S. Thomas

William V. Davis (Ph.D. Ohio University) is Professor of English and Writer-in-Residence at Baylor University.

• 1 Poetry in Theological Crisis2 Finding and Following R. S. Thomas3 Agnostic Faith4 Poet-Priest and the Apocalyptic Mode5 Mirrors and Mirror Imagery6 Gaps in the Poetry of R. S. Thomas7 Fathers and Sons8 The Quarrel with Technology9 R. S. Thomas and Soren Kierkegaard10 R. S. Thomas and Wallace StevensConclusion

"This book uses strategically selected readings to trace the development of particular themes and preoccupations in Thomas' work." - Barry Sloan, University of Southampton "Davis says of R S Thomas, "His pilgrimage will long be traced by faithful followers and by readers still to come." Davis' book succeeds in showing why this should be so." - D Z Phillips, Professor Emeritus, Swansea University