Thomas Dilworth's biography of the visual artist and poet, David Jones, illuminates the life and work of a great but neglected Modernist. Nicholas Farrell is the reader. Show more
The author reflects on David Jones's disquieting experiences in the trenches and the influence they had on his work in later years. Show more
An introduction to artist Eric Gill leads to profound reflections on Roman Catholicism, a first encounter with the art of engraving, and romance. Show more
Thomas Dilworth's biography of the admired but neglected modernist visual artist and poet. Beginning to write, new paintings and a patron. Nicholas Farrell reads. Show more
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David Jones: Engraver, Soldier, Painter, Poet
Episode 5: In Parenthesis - The Epic War Poem
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Thomas Dilworth's biography of the neglected modernist artist and poet. Jones's epic war poem In Parenthesis concludes. We hear the poet himself read an extract. Show more