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Matthew Hollis
Poet, editor, and biographer, and translator of The Seafarer. He is the author of Earth House, a collection of poems published in 2023, and The Wasteland, a biography of a poem published in 2022.
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Aug 22, 2025
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Episode 11: Matthew Hollis on "The Seafarer"
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Matthew Hollis, a poet and translator of The Seafarer, shares insights on this poignant 10th-century Anglo-Saxon poem. He discusses the emotional turmoil of isolation at sea and the timeless themes of belonging and moral choices, resonating deeply with modern audiences. The conversation explores the poem’s improbable survival and its rich soundscape, enhanced by multimedia elements. Hollis also reflects on the challenges of translating ancient poetry while preserving its musicality and depth, emphasizing the cultural significance of the sea in Anglo-Saxon society.
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