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William Wordsworth - The Prelude

Hip-hop star Akala visits the landscapes of the Lake District and discusses with poet, Helen Mort how they inspired Wordsworth’s poem ‘The Prelude’. The Boat Stealing episode is discussed in detail to explore Wordsworth’s attitudes to the awe-inspiring power of nature.

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6 minutes

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