John Carey Interviewed by Bernard O’Donoghue

Leading literary critic Professor John Carey discusses his selection of the best poems from his greatest 100 poets from across the centuries.

Poets represented include Spender, Donne, Milton, and Wordsworth, and their works are met with expert commentary and explanation by Carey.

‘Does anyone know more about poetry than John Carey? Almost certainly not.’ The Times

Carey is emeritus professor at the University of Oxford and chief book reviewer for The Sunday Times. His books include Little History of Poetry, The Essential Paradise Lost, What Good Are the Arts?, studies of Donne and Dickens, and a prizewinning biography of William Golding. Here he talks to Irish poet and academic Professor Bernard O’Donoghue.