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The Essay A Body of Essays: Series 3 Episodes

Back up to: The Essay

  1. The Nose

    Scottish writer AL Kennedy reflects on the ability of our nose to conjure memories.

  2. The Ear

    Author Patrick McGuinness explores the grottiness of the labyrinthine ear.

  3. The Blood

    Poet Kayo Chingoni chooses the blood, and reveals a tragic personal story of HIV AIDS.

  4. The Eyes

    Poet Abi Curtis considers how our eyes both connect us to and alienate us from the world.

  5. The Liver

    British Pakistani poet Imtiaz Dharker regards the liver as the true seat of our feelings.