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William Morris (1834-1896) was an English artist and poet. He was the founding editor of the Oxford and Cambridge Magazine, where many of his early poems appeared. His continuing fame is predominantly due to his leadership of the Arts and Crafts movement. In prison was first published in 1858 in Morris’ The Defence of Guenevere and Other Poems.
from notes by Robin Tritschler © 2014
![]() This recital draws its inspiration from those lives upturned by the Great War, whether soldier or civilian. Alongside established works, the programme introduces little known songs which portray the humanity of those caught up in the torrent of wa ...» More |