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Poet Craig Raine investigates the mystical dimension of TS Eliot's Four Quartets. He discusses the 'poem of place' and how earlier examples influenced Eliot's masterpiece. With readings by Ralph Fiennes.

This episode is available until 11.00pm on 10th September as part of the Series Catch-up Trial.

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Tue 1 Sep 200923:00
BBC Radio 3

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