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The Sonnet

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Simon Rae asks why contemporary poets still show allegiance to the sonnet.
Brendan Kennelly
The popular poet from
Ireland discusses his use of the form to present narrative and character and reads a sonnet by Ben Jonson.

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Unknown:
Simon Rae
Unknown:
Brendan Kennelly
Unknown:
Ben Jonson.
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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