In the mid-18th century, William Collins was considered one of England’s greatest poets. Along with his contemporary, Thomas Gray, he sought to reinvigorate traditional forms like odes and eclogues by introducing new subject matter and fresh sentiments.
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Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites may be grounded in French revolutionary terror but its tragic themes still resonate today.
tragically plays relevantly to audiences today.
Schwitters was in the vanguard of young German artists who redefined art as whatever they chose to make of it.
The Beeb is deluded if it believes its digital heft can be built on a diminished brand. Sacrificing seasoned pros is a big blunder.
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