In Parenthesis - The Epic War Poem
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.
Thomas Dilworth's biography of the visual artist and poet, David Jones, illuminates the life and work of a great but neglected Modernist. Today, the years spent in the First World War's trenches take their toll. The epic war poem, In Parenthesis reaches a conclusion, and we hear David Jones himself read an extract.
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
- Fri 14 Apr 201709:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Sat 15 Apr 201700:30BBC Radio 4
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