"I went on all over the States, ranting poems to enthusiastic audiences that, the week before, had been equally enthusiastic about lectures on Railway Development or the Modern Turkish Essay"

This quote by Dylan Thomas is a reflection on his experience as a poet circumnavigating the United States. He is surprised at the interest of the audiences he experiences, who are just as enthusiastic about his poetry as they are about lectures on subjects such as railway development or the modern Turkish essay. This recommends that the audiences are unbiased and happy to engage with a range of subjects. It also speaks with the power of poetry, which can mesmerize and influence audiences in the very same way as more traditional topics. Thomas is plainly proud of his work and the effect it has on his audiences. His quote is a testament to the power of poetry and the ability of audiences to value a variety of subjects.