Conversations with Jane Hirshfield

Jane Clark and Barbara Vellacott talk with the distinguished poet about her latest work and the role of poetry in these difficult times

‘Poems reach into every realm of human life, into every form of investigation, feeling, and expression.’

The Heritage of Afghanistan

Robert Darr reflects on his long relationship with the people and culture of this ancient land, and shares his insights into its present situation

“No matter how powerful you are, there is nothing you can do to counteract the effect of  beauty… the Taliban ultimately can’t succeed because the Afghan people are too strongly rooted in their music and poetry.”