Six Centuries of Verse
tv show

16 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired May 02, 1984
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Overview
Sir John Gielgud is joined by an outstanding repertory of actors in this pioneering, imaginative series demonstrating the immense variety and emotional impact of English-language poetry, from the fourteenth century to the contemporary era.
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Metaphysical and Devotional 1590-1670
Season 1 - Episode 6 - 7h 40m
Air Date
June 06, 1984
Overview
The vigour and audacity of John Donne's love poetry is contrasted with his equally powerful devotional works. The programme then explores the work of Donne's disciple George Herbert, and Andrew Marvell.