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    Great Narrative Poems of the Romantic Age
    Great Narrative Poems of the Romantic Age
    Great Narrative Poems of the Romantic Age
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    Great Narrative Poems of the Romantic Age

    Published by Naxos Audiobooks

    Narrated by John Moffatt, Samuel West and Sarah Woodward

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    Here are some of the finest narrative poems in the English language, dating from an age of rich inspiration: the nineteenth century. All tell powerful stories of human passion and endeavour, often reflected in vivid evocations of the medieval world. Includes ‘The Eve of St Agnes’ Le Morte d’Arthur and ‘Peter Grimes’
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNaxos Audiobooks
    Release dateMay 22, 1996
    ISBN9789629546373
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