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Ethical and religious discussion that examines some of the larger questions of life

Ethical and religious discussion that examines some of the larger questions of life, taking a spiritual theme and exploring it through music, prose and poetry

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Something Understood: Fear Not

03/01/2016

Fear Not

BBC Radio 4 - Something Understood, Fear Not

Marie-Louise Muir reflects on the last words of poet Seamus Heaney, 'do not be afraid'.

The broadcaster Marie-Louise Muir reflects on the last words of poet Seamus Heaney, sent in a text to his wife - 'Noli Timere', meaning 'do not be afraid'.

The last words of the poet Seamus Heaney were 'Noli Timere', sent in a text to his wife. They translate as "Do not be Afraid".

The broadcaster Marie-Louise Muir speculates on what Heaney might have meant by this advice to a loved one and reflects on how a calm confidence and moral strength can be developed to keep the noisy external world and its accompanying fears at bay.

With reference to the writings of Keats and JK Rowling, and the music of Talking Heads and JS Bach.

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