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The Classics
A satirical elegy on the death of a late famous general
Read by Jean Sprackland
A satirical elegy on the death of a late famous general - Jonathan Swift - Read by Jean Sprackland
The Classics
The Visit
Read by Jo Shapcott
by Mary Leapor
The Visit - Mary Leapor - Read by Jo Shapcott
The Classics
Slavery, A Poem
Read by Patience Agbabi
by Hannah More
Slavery, A Poem - Hannah More - Read by Patience Agbabi
The Classics
The Burning Babe
Read by Jacob Sam-La Rose
The Burning Babe - Robert Southwell - Read by Jacob Sam-La Rose
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The Classics
A Song of a Young Lady to her Ancient Lover
Read by Alan Brownjohn
A Song of a Young Lady to her Ancient Lover - John Wilmot Earl of Rochester - Read by Alan Brownjohn
The Classics
A Shropshire Lad II: Loveliest of trees, the cherry now
Read by Alan Brownjohn
by A E Housman