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That Old Chestnut

Freedom, Books, Flowers & the Moon by TLS Voices

Apr 2, 202653:40Arts

This week, John Banville considers the work of a formidable Irish writer; and Fiona Stafford on meetings with remarkable trees. 'An Arrow in Flight', by Mary Lavin, selected by Colm Tóibín 'The Genius of Trees: How trees...

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That Old Chestnut is an episode from Freedom, Books, Flowers & the Moon by TLS Voices. This week, John Banville considers the work of a formidable Irish writer; and Fiona Stafford on meetings with remarkable trees. 'An Arrow in Flight', by...

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