Tuesday, 11 January 2011

Bible Lessons

No, I haven't taken up religion (agnostic, that's me)!

This year is the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible. On Sunday, Radio 4 devoted a whole day to readings by various actors.

I was transfixed. The simple strength of the writing (no unnecessary adjectives or adverbs here) and the rhythm of the language had me listening for hours.

Have a listen to a few of them, not only for the sheer pleasure, but also to learn a thing or two about good writing.

I particularly recommend episode five where Rory Kinnear and Adjoa Andoh read The Song of Solomon.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00xh4sm/episodes/player

They're available until Sunday.

1 witterings:

Old Kitty said...

Oooh, I love me some begetting!!!

Thank you for the heads up!! Take care
x