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Radio 4,1 min

Crusoe in England read by Elizabeth Bishop

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An extract from Crusoe in England, read by Elizabeth Bishop. Paul Farley explains the enduring appeal of the 'poets' poets' poet.' Image courtesy of Vassar College Archives & Special Collections Library, New York.

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