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Podcast: Poetry Unbound
Episode: Patrick Kavanagh — The One
Description: Patrick Kavanagh’s poem “The One” is about seeing beauty in the ordinary places of home. One of Ireland’s most famous poets, Kavanagh grew up in rural County Monaghan and moved to Dublin as a young man. This poem revisits the boglands of his home, which he once hated but came to love. A question to reflect on after you listen: Think about where you’re from. How has your understanding of it changed over time?About the Poet:Patrick Kavanagh was a prominent Irish poet and writer who died in 1967. His books inclu...