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W. H. Auden's "Night Mail"

Category: Arts
Duration: 00:06:14
Publish Date: 2025-02-12 14:50:35
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Today’s poem, reminiscent of yesterday’s “From a Railway Carriage,” was written by Auden for use in the 1936 documentary short film, Night Mail, and combines the powerful deep magics of locomotive travel and receiving letters. Bon voyage!



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