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A History of England in 25 Poems

By (author) Catherine Clarke, Read by Catherine Clarke, Read by Juanita Cox, Read by Roy McMillan

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Brought to you by Penguin. A delightful, thoughtful and original new way to understand England's history This is the history of England told in a new way: glimpsed through twenty-five remarkable poems written down between the eighth century and today, which connect us directly with the nationâ€™s past, and the experiences, emotions and imaginations of those who lived it. These poems open windows onto wildly different worlds â€“ from the public to the intimate, from the witty to the savage, from the playful to the wistful. They take us onto battlefields, inside royal courts, down coal mines and below stairs in great houses. Their creators, witnesses to events from the Great Fire of London to the Minersâ€™ Strike, range from the famous to the forgotten, yet each invites us into an immersive encounter with their own time. A History of England in 25 Poems is a portal to the past; a constant companion, filled with vivid voices and surprising stories alongside familiar landmarks, and language that speaks in new ways on each reading. Catherine Clarkeâ€™s knowledge and passion take us inside the words and the moments they capture, with thoughtful insights, humour and new perspectives on how the nation has dreamed itself into existence â€“ and who gets to tell Englandâ€™s story. 'Catherine Clarke traces centuries of English thought and poetry, from the time of Beowulf to the protests written in the wake of Brexit. She weaves together the personal and the public with stories... an excellent, all-encompassing read.' - The Idler Â© Catherine Clarke 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

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