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The Eve of St Agnes

I first read John Keats’ poetry aged 14, after a beloved English teacher told me that Ode on a Grecian Urn was her favourite poem. Although I appreciated the beauty of the words, its ‘meaning’ seemed way above the limits … Continue reading

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A Poetry Mystery: No. 1

Mark Cardwell, a member of the reading group in MHL Support, Newcastle-under-Lyme has asked for some help with identifying these lines:   What can I do, young dragon cried Although I’ve simply tried and tried It doesn’t matter how hard … Continue reading

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