United Kingdom in character. Daniel Owen is credited as the first Welsh-language novelist, publishing "Rhys Lewis" in 1885. The best-known of the Anglo-Welsh poets are both Thomases. Dylan Thomas became famous on both sides of the Atlantic in the mid-20th century. He is remembered for his poetry—his "Do not go gentle into that good night; Rage, rage against the dying of the light" is one of the most quoted couplets of English language verse—and for his "play for voices", "Under Milk Wood". The influential Church in Wales "poet-priest" and Welsh nationalist R. S. Thomas was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature
Rage Against the Machine discography first video release, 1997's "Rage Against the Machine", reached number 2 on the "Billboard" Music Video Sales chart and was certified double platinum by the RIAA. 1999's "The Battle of Los Angeles" topped the "Billboard" 200 and the Canadian Albums Chart. Rage Against the Machine released its final studio album, a collection of cover versions called "Renegades", in 2000, reaching number 14 on the "Billboard" 200. The band broke up prior to the album's release, after de la Rocha announced his departure in October that year. "The Battle of Mexico City" video album was released in 2001, reaching number 4