num_pages: 120
description: The 'Young Dog' of the title is of course Thomas himself, &amp; this volume of autobiographical stories by the great modern poet, who shows his waggish humor at its best, his exuberance &amp; verbal magic in spectacular display. It also shows him a spinner of tales &amp; a creator of memorable characters.The peachesA visit to Grandpa'sPatricia, Edith &amp; ArnoldThe fightExtraordinary little coughJust like little dogsWhere Tawe flowsWho do you wish was with usOld GarboOne warm Saturday
language: English
title: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog
titlecomplete: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog
characters: Dylan Thomas
genres: Fiction, Short Stories, Poetry, British Literature, Collections, Humor, Literature, Classics, Irish Literature, 20th Century
ratings_count: 2117
publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation (NYC)