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Robert Burns and Scottish Arcadia

The EssayDark Arcadias
Episode 3 of 5

Three essays about the history of an idea. Literary critic Nigel Leask talks about Robert Burns and arcadia.

First broadcast in July 2011.

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Tue 7 Aug 201222:45
BBC Radio 3

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