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Great Poets in Their Own Words
Performances and candid interviews from some of Britain
Great Poets in Their Own Words Episodes
Access All Areas 1955-1982
In 50s Britain, poetry becomes more democratic as poets turn away from the obscurity of modernism in favour of more reflective language and subjects.
23-08-2022
BBC 4
Making It New 1908-1955
The first part explores the stylistic shifts in poetry as the 20th century dawned, when poets began to jettison tradition for modern forms of expression.
23-08-2022
BBC 4