EPISODE · Jul 23, 2026 · 2H 43M
Poetical Works of Thomas Lovell Beddoes Volume 1 - Thomas Lovell Beddoes
from Persuasion by Jane Austen · host Jane Austen
The "Poetical Works of Thomas Lovell Beddoes Volume 1" showcases the profound and haunting poetry of a unique voice in English literature. Born in Bristol and educated at Oxford, Beddoes grappled with themes of death and the search for the immortal soul, a preoccupation that profoundly influenced his work. This collection, published posthumously in 1890, includes poems from various stages of his life, revealing his emotional depth and lyrical expression. Beddoes, often referred to as "the last Elizabethan," offers listeners a rich tapestry of thought and feeling that resonates with the timeless human experience of mortality and existential inquiry.
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