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Poetry 2012: The Written World

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A poem to capture the spirit of every nation competing at the 2012 Games.

The Written World brings worldwide poetry to the airwaves with a poem to capture the spirit of every nation competing at the 2012 Games.

Poetry 2012: The Written World: Benin: Diane Flanda

Benin: Diane Flanda

13/08/2012

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Celebrating poetry worldwide with a poem from Benin read by Diane Flanda.

A poem to capture the spirit of each competing nation in the 2012 Games. Agoh-o, the Children's Nation by Colette Houeto is the poem from Benin, read by Diane Flanda.

Agoh-o, the Children's Nation by Colette Houéto is a poem from Benin translated by Janis A. Mayes. The poem is read by Diane Flanda, an interpreter and translator who lives in London.

Poetry 2012 - The Written World, a BBC collaboration with The Scottish Poetry Library, creating a unique picture of the nations of the world in verse.

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