Modern Women Poets (2005)
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There is an extra loss for a Welsh poet writing in English, and that is, the longing for Welsh, the secret language.. of all the centuries of speech and song.
— Gillian Clarke
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About Gillian Clarke
Gillian Clarke (born 8 June, 1937), is a Welsh poet, playwright, editor, broadcaster, lecturer and translator.
About Gillian Clarke
Gillian Clarke (born 8 June, 1937), is a Welsh poet, playwright, editor, broadcaster, lecturer and translator.
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