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Anthology of 20th Century English Poetry, Pt. 2

Various Artists
Anthology of 20th Century English Poetry, Pt. 2 The second of three albums celebrating 20th-century English poetry, this recording brings together a number of poets reading their own and others’ work. Calling to mind a lively discussion, poem topics include war and biblical themes and include the works of well-known poets such as T.S. Eliot, Dylan Thomas, and W.H. Auden. Poets reading their own work include Richard Church, C. Day-Lewis, John Betjeman, Vernon Watkins, W.R. Rodgers, Roy Fuller, Henry Reed, and Laurie Lee. Other readers include Jill Balcon, Pauline Letts, V.C. Clinton-Baddeley, John Glen, Christopher Hassall, and Carleton Hobbs. Liner notes include background information about the authors and historical context for several of the poems.

Track Listing

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V.C. Clinton-Baddeley and John Glen
05:53
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102
V.C. Clinton-Baddeley
02:29
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103
Richard Church
02:45
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104
Carleton Hobbs
00:58
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105
V.C. Clinton-Baddeley and Christopher Hassall
04:15
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106
Jill Balcon
01:07
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107
C. Day Lewis
04:11
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108
Sir John Betjeman
02:56
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109
V.C. Clinton-Baddeley
01:23
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201
C. Day Lewis
01:29
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202
Vernon Watkins
02:17
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203
C. Day Lewis
01:12
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204
Carleton Hobbs and Pauline Letts
03:01
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205
W.R. Rodgers
02:15
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206
Roy Fuller
03:13
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207
C. Day Lewis
01:48
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208
Carleton Hobbs and V.C. Clinton-Baddeley
02:51
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209
Pauline Letts
01:31
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210
Henry Reed
02:18
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211
Laurie Lee
02:32
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212
V.C. Clinton-Baddeley
01:08