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Episode 2

Book of the Week, The Pike: Gabriele D'Annunzio, Poet, Seducer and Preacher of War Episode 2 of 5

Duration:: 15 minutes

First broadcast:: Tuesday 22 January 2013

Haydn Gwynne reads from Lucy Hughes-Hallett's biography of this remarkable Italian poet and political agitator whose words triggered riots.

It's 1915 and d'Annunzio risks death when he takes to the air on a daring propaganda mission.

Abridged by Penny Leicester
Produced by Gemma Jenkins.

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Opening and closing music
Track 13: Etude in D sharp minor, Op. 8, No.12
Composer: Alexander Scriabin
Performer: Garrick Ohlsson
Label: Bridge Records

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