The EssayMichael Longley's Life of PoetryEpisodes Episode guide

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1. Poems of Love and Ageing

   In a 2024 interview, Michael Longley talks about his love poems and 60 years of poetry.
2. Poems of Mayo

   In a 2024 interview, the late poet Michael Longley talks about his nature poems.
3. Poems of the Troubles

   Belfast poet Michael Longley speaking in 2024 on writing about the Troubles.
4. Poems of World War 1

   In a 2024 interview, the late poet Michael Longley talks about his World War 1 poetry.
5. The Early Years

   In a 2024 interview, the late poet Michael Longley talks about Belfast and the classics.