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  • DR JUDITH M MCENIERY
  • 04-07-16

Great selection

If you could sum up Great Nature Poems in three words, what would they be?

inspring relaxing well-presented

What was one of the most memorable moments of Great Nature Poems?

the reading of "Pied Beauty"

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favourite?

works of GM Hopkins

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Definitly

Any additional comments?

Would love to see more poetry readings available on Audible!