The Great War
The author reflects on David Jones's disquieting experiences in the trenches and the influence they had on his work in later years.
Thomas Dilworth's biography illuminates the life of the admired but neglected visual artist and poet, David Jones. Today, reflections on the Modernist's disquieting experiences in the trenches, and the influence they had on his work in later years.
Read by Nicholas Farrell
Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Elizabeth Allard.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Nicholas Farrell |
| Author | Thomas Dilworth |
| Abridger | Sara Davies |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
Broadcasts
- Tue 11 Apr 201709:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Wed 12 Apr 201700:30BBC Radio 4
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