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Rich Seams Episode 4: Myths and Language

New Writing North

English - May 16, 2019 11:12 - 59 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Award-winning poet Andrew McMillan takes a deeper look at the poetry of the North, as part of Rich Seams, a brand new podcast series celebrating the best of new and emerging poetry in the North of England.

Andrew joins poets Steve Ely, Amy McCauley and Clare Shaw to think about how places might become mythologised, how we might have to look backwards to find a language and understanding of our present condition and how even recent history can enter the fabric of the legends will tell each other. Recorded on 23rd October in Halifax, West Yorkshire.

To find out more about the Rich Seams podcast, visit durhambookfestival.com.