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Understanding Literature: The Elements of Poetry (2007)

Subject

English language and literature

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 0 NTSC, 30 minutes), $8.52

This programme looks at the basic elements of poetry including meter and rhyme, simile and metaphor, oxymoron, assonance, alliteration and hyperbole. An interactive component of multiple-choice questions...

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Dunn, Douglas (Tape 2) (1986)

Subject

Literature

Distribution

Audio (Cassette), Free loan

A recording of Douglas Dunn reading his poems at a Scottish Poetry Library Edinburgh Festival event in 1986, recorded by the Scottish Poetry Library.

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Modern Poetry (197)

Subject

English language and literature

Distribution

Sale, Audio (Cassette, 50 minutes), £11.00

One of a series of audiotaped discussions which show literary criticism as a living, evolving interchange. A discussion between T. Walker (poet) and J. Wain of the University of Oxford

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W. H. Auden (1958)

Subject

Literature

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 0 NTSC, 54 minutes), £95.00

This film consists of two parts. The first shows actors reciting Auden’s poetry; the second sees Auden himself reading from his own work and talking about the aesthetics of his poetry. At the time of...

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Poetry from the BBC Archives (1994)

aka: John Betjeman: Poetry from the BBC Archives

Subject

English language and literature

Distribution

Sale, Audio (CD, 120 minutes), £19.98

A compilation of Sir John Betjeman’s poetry chosen from over thirty years of radio and television programmes. Includes the very best of Sir John Betjeman’s performances and is a fitting tribute to the...

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Caribbean Poetry: The Literary and Oral Traditions (1991 Video)

Producer

Amanda Willett

Subject

English language and literature

Distribution

Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min., 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Poets James Berry, David Dabydeen and Jackie Kay discuss the varied traditions of poetry in the Caribbean. The programme looks at two distinct strands of poetry - the oral and the literary - and discusses...

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Dunn, Douglas (Tape 1) (1985)

Subject

Literature

Distribution

Audio (Cassette), Free loan

A recording of Douglas Dunn reading his poems at the Scottish Association for the Speaking of Verse, recorded by the Scottish Poetry Library in 1985

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Poetry in Motion (1982)

Director

Ron Mann

Subject

Literature

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 1 NTSC, 90 minutes), £17.86 (Amazon)

An unprecedented anthology of twenty-four leading North American poets who sing, chant, anything but "read" their work. The result is a celebration of poetry’s ancient oral tradition and an energetic...

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Dylan Thomas Memoir, A (1972)

Producer

Bailey Silleck

Subject

English language and literature

Distribution

DVD (Region 0 NTSC, 28 minutes), $69.00

Caitlin Thomas’ frank reminiscences of life with her volatile husband provide insight into his personality and dedication to the craft of poetry. Thomas’ poetry readings narrate much of the film; the...

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Poetry of W.H. Auden, The

Subject

English language and literature

Distribution

Sale, Audio (Cassette, 50 minutes), £11.00

One of a series of audiotapes in which eminent writers and poets read their works and discuss ideas, influences and thoughts on life. On this tape W.H. Auden speaks about his poetry

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