Such a fast God: R. S. Thomas' Poetry and Faith

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Such a fast God: R. S. Thomas' Poetry and Faith

Carys Walsh introduces the great 20th century poet R S Thomas’s life and work, and his themes of mystery, doubt and searching for God. The recording was made live at a workshop at St Paul’s Cathedral and the poems read are not included for copyright reasons. Some of the poems referenced can be read on the Poetry Foundation website.

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