Poetry Please
(Author) Various PoetsBBC Radio 4's Poetry Please is the longest-running broadcast of verse anywhere in the world. First aired in 1979, the programme, a request show which broadcasts to two million listeners a week, has become a unique record of the country's best-loved poems over the decades since its inception. The BBC has looked back through its rich archive of recordings to produce a poll of the most asked for and most broadcast pieces ever: fifty of those poems are read here by Adjoa Andoh and Anton Lesser, both regular voices for the programme. The selection includes poems by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, William Blake, Rupert Brooke, Lord Byron, G.K. Chesterton, T. S. Eliot, Robert Frost, John Keats, Edward Lear, Sylvia Plath, Christina Rossetti, William Shakespeare, Dylan Thomas, William Wordsworth, and W.B. Yeats
Various Poets
Various Poets is a collective of poets from different backgrounds and time periods who have made significant contributions to literature. Their most notable works include poems that explore themes of love, nature, and social issues.
Their literary style varies greatly, ranging from traditional forms like sonnets and haikus to experimental free verse. Some poets in the group have been known for their use of vivid imagery and symbolism, while others have focused on creating powerful narratives through their poetry.
Collectively, Various Poets have had a profound impact on the world of poetry, influencing generations of writers with their innovative approaches to language and form. One of their most famous works is the anthology "The Best Poems of Various Poets," which showcases the diverse range of voices and styles within the group.
Overall, Various Poets have left a lasting legacy in the world of literature, inspiring readers and writers alike with their powerful and thought-provoking poetry.
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