Mark Ford, a poet and professor at UCL, Jane Thomas, an emeritus professor at Hull, and Tim Armstrong, a literature professor at Royal Holloway, delve deep into Thomas Hardy's poetic journey. They discuss Hardy's transformation from novelist to dedicated poet after extensive success in fiction. The guests explore the emotional weight of Hardy's 'Poems of 1912 to 13', shaped by the death of his wife, Emma, and how themes of loss and nature permeate his work. Hardy's innovative style contrasts vividly with his contemporary Rupert Brooke, reflecting his unique perspective on war and humanity.
