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Lamia

A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

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Lamia

By: John Keats
Narrated by: Charlotte Emmerson, Jonathan Keeble, Paterson Joseph, Tom Ferguson
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 A BBC Radio 4 dramatic adaptation of Keats' sensual narrative poem ‘Lamia’, about the ill-starred love affair of the serpent Lamia, and the innocent mortal Lycius. Featuring original music by John Harle, and singer Sarah Leonard. With Paterson Joseph as the Narrator, Charlotte Emmerson as Larnia, Tom Ferguson as Lycius and Jonathan Keeble as Hermes. Last broadcast 1 January 2010. Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Linguistics Social Sciences Entertainment

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Excellent narration enhances Keats' words and brings this tragic poem to life. It's a short listen and well worth the time.

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