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Adventures in Poetry - The Farmer's Bride
Poet Daljit Nagra selects Adventures in Poetry – The Farmer’s Bride by Charlotte Mew. A poem of unrequited rural longing. From 2002.
Poet Daljit Nagra revisits the BBC's radio poetry archive with Adventures in Poetry - The Farmer's Bride by Charlotte Mew.
A poem of unrequited rural longing first published in 1912 which still has powerful echoes today.
Peggy Reynolds explores its background effect and lasting appeal.
Producer: Sara Davies
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2002.
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Mon 20 Apr 202005:00
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