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Rise Like Lions

Poetry for the Many

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Rise Like Lions

By: Ben Okri
Narrated by: Ben Okri, Simon Slater, Luke Thompson, Paul Mendez, Sandra Duncan, Heather Long
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In Rise Like Lions, Booker Prize winning writer Ben Okri has compiled a collection of poems that celebrate the many voices of politics, from polemics and rallying cries to lyrics and meditations. Many of these poems have resonated with readers over lifetimes and through generations, from William Blake to Marvin Gaye. In exploring the impact political poems have on ideas, vision, protest, change and truth, Okri demonstrates how the need for this strand of poetry is as great as it has ever been, and its inspiration just as powerful.

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A marvellous variety of meaningful poetry with thoughtful introductions to each grouping.

The introductions are worth purchasing on their own.

Beautifully read by people who understand the material. They have also used narrators that suit each poem.

I’ll be buying the physical book as well and listening again!

Well done!

A marvellous variety of meaningful poetry

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