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Poems of the Troubles

Feb 13, 202513:29Society & Culture

The Irish poet Michael Longley, who died on 22nd January 2025, was described by Seamus Heaney as 'a keeper of the artistic estate, a custodian of griefs and wonders.' He devoted a lifetime to the art of poetry and won nu...

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Poems of the Troubles is an episode from The Essay by BBC. The Irish poet Michael Longley, who died on 22nd January 2025, was described by Seamus Heaney as 'a keeper of the artistic estate, a custodian of griefs and wonders.' He devoted a l...

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Published Feb 13, 2025, 13:29 long, audio available.

Poems of the Troubles

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