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S19E1: "Epitaph on the Countess of Pembroke" by William Browne

S19E1: "Epitaph on the Countess of Pembroke" by William Browne

Update: 2025-06-02
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In this 19th season of the Well Read Poem, the principal theme of the six poems selected will be that of Death. We selected these poems to provide a variety of imaginative treatments of what Henry James called "The Distinguished Thing", drawing on the writings of poets of different centuries, cultures and perspectives. We hope they are enjoyable, illuminating, and not so dismal as to discolor anyone's summer.

Today's selection is "Epitaph on the Countess of Pembroke" by William Browne. Readings begin at timestamps 9:35 and  12:15 .

To learn more about this podcast and host Thomas Banks, visit https://www.theliterary.life/the-well-read-poem/.

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S19E1: "Epitaph on the Countess of Pembroke" by William Browne

S19E1: "Epitaph on the Countess of Pembroke" by William Browne

Thomas Banks