Birth of third child, Colm Garan Hart
Poet involved
What happened
Dylan and Caitlin Thomas's third child, a son named Colm Garan Hart, was born in Laugharne, Wales. The birth took place shortly after the family had settled into the Boat House, a home that became iconic in the history of Welsh literature. This event coincided with one of the most stable and productive periods of his final years.
Literary impact
The birth of his youngest child anchored him further to his life in Laugharne, which provided the environment he needed for his late work. The domesticity of this final chapter informed the observational, humanity-focused nature of his later radio plays.
Source: rockandrollpoet.co.uk
