Thomas Chatterton: The Myth of the Doomed Poet

Synopsis

Poet Michael Symmons Roberts and Queen guitarist Brian May explore 18th-century poet Thomas Chatterton, whose early death epitomises the image of the "tortured genius".

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2015

Subjects

English language and literature

Keywords

poetry; Romantic movement; Chatterton, Thomas

Credits

Contributor

Brian May; Michael Symmons

Distributor

Name

BBC Store

Web

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