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The Sorrow of Sarajevo

BBC Radio 3
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In 1986 the writer and translator David Harsent went to Sarajevo where he met the poet Goran Simic and his wife, Amela. They have corresponded ever since. This is a compilation of poems by Goran about the siege of Sarajevo and the letters sent to England by his wife.
Readers: Alan Rickman and Julia Watson
Introduced and translated by David Harsent.
Producer Fiona McLean

Contributors

Unknown:
David Harsent
Unknown:
Goran Simic
Readers:
Alan Rickman
Readers:
Julia Watson
Translated By:
David Harsent.
Producer:
Fiona McLean
Source: Radio Times

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