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Great Poets in Their Own Words

Episode 1: Making It New 1908-1955

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Available for years

The first part explores the stylistic shifts in poetry as the 20th century dawned, when poets began to jettison tradition for modern forms of expression. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Rebecca Front
Production Manager:
Lia La Via
Producer:
Sarah Ager
Director:
Sarah Ager
Executive Producer:
Julian Birkett

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