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Episode 5

In the wake of his Nobel Prize come international fame and increased demands on Seamus Heaney's time. Read by Adrian Dunbar. Written by RF Foster. Abridged by Anna Magnusson.

A vivid and enlightening account of one of the 20th century's greatest poets. From rural childhood in County Derry to global prominence and a Nobel prize, Seamus Heaney鈥檚 work is placed in the context of his life, country and beyond.

In the wake of his award come international fame and increased demands on Heaney's time.

Read by Adrian Dunbar
Written by R F Foster
Abridged by Anna Magnusson
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

14 minutes

Last on

Sat 18 Dec 2021 00:30

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  • Fri 17 Dec 2021 09:45
  • Sat 18 Dec 2021 00:30