'Harmonium' by Simon Armitage (analysis)
Duration: 05:00
Simon Armitage explores and explains the themes, ideas, feelings and attitudes behind 'Harmonium' and considers the language, structure and form of the poem linked to its central ideas. His reading of the poem is combined with shots and views of Marsden, Armitage’s home town and the ‘location’ for Harmonium, alongside an explanation and analysis of some key words and phrases. These are illustrated with a series of visual images designed to aid a deeper appreciation of the symbolism inherent in the poem.
Available since: Thu 22 Nov 2012
Credits
- Presenter
- Simon Armitage
- Producer
- Sarah Ager
- Director
- Sarah Ager
- Producer
- Kemi Majekodunmi
- Director
- Kemi Majekodunmi
- Executive Producer
- Jonty Claypole
- Executive Producer
- Katy Jones
This clip is from
Simon Armitage, Writing Poems
Simon Armitage goes behind the scenes of his poems featured in the GCSE AQA anthology.
First broadcast: 09 Mar 2012
