
SmartPass Guide to Pre-Twentieth Century Poetry
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Narrated by:
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Joan Walker
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Paul Clayton
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David Gooderson
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By:
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SmartPass Ltd
About this listen
Beautifully performed poetry enhanced with music. Detailed commentary and analysis from experts. A fantastic introduction to classic poetry, allowing listeners to begin to appreciate and criticise form and content themselves.
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