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‘Kookaburra’ (1998) by Frieda Hughes

‘Kookaburra’ (1998) by Frieda Hughes

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S3E96 On today's episode, Ash looks at a poem from Frieda Hughes' debut collection, Wooroloo, discussing Hughes' longstanding connection with birds, and how 'Kookaburra' relates to the poetry of her parents, Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath. 


 


Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops. All other music by Epidemic Sound. 


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‘Kookaburra’ (1998) by Frieda Hughes

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