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29 Jul 2015, Royal College of Music
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16:45 Wed 29 Jul 2015 Royal College of Music
In 1915 Ezra Pound published 'Cathay', a collection of poems translated from classical Chinese. The poets Jo Shapcott and Sean O'Brien discuss what have been called poems of 'a supreme beauty' with Rana Mitter.
In 1915 Ezra Pound published 'Cathay', a collection of poems translated from classical Chinese. The poets Jo Shapcott and Sean O'Brien discuss what have been called poems of 'a supreme beauty' with Rana Mitter.

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In 1915 Ezra Pound published 'Cathay', a collection of poems translated from classical Chinese. For many the work was seen as one of the most important poetic responses to World War One. The poets Jo Shapcott and Sean O'Brien discuss what have been called poems of 'a supreme beauty' with Rana Mitter.

No ticket required. Entry is on a first-come first-served basis (doors open 30 minutes before the event begins; capacity is limited)

Edited version broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3 during tonight's interval