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Behind the Book: Lyrical Ballads

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

1/4. A new "poetry detective" series in which Joan Bakewell uncovers the places and story behind the publication of a particular book of poetry.

She visits Coleridge's cottage in Nether Stowey, Somerset, as well as the nearby Alfoxton House, which William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy rented in 1797. Dr Emma Mason and Dr Ralph Pite explain the background to the work.

(Repeated from Sunday)

Contributors

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Joan Bakewell
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William Wordsworth
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Dr Emma Mason
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Dr Ralph Pite
Source: Radio Times

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