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HAVE YOU HEARD OF
'THE FIRST FAB FOUR'?
Once there was a group who could be seen
as a forerunner of the Beatles -
the poets Keats, Byron, Leigh Hunt and Shelley.
A similar creative force, they influenced their age
as The Beatles continue to influence ours.
Read all about them here:
(Click on image for link)
Lord Byron, the biggest celebrity of the four,
whose rise to fame was an early version of Beatlemania
Together with:
John Keats, the ‘quiet one’ whose work
irritated but finally impressed the noble poet.
Percy Bysshe Shelley, Byron's far-sighted friend
who shared many of his ideals and joined up with him in Italy.
Leigh Hunt, eldest of the group,
who contributed support, friendship and irritation!
You can find out more about their lives
through the videos on the poets' pages:
‘Exquisite! what a breathtaking approach to one of my favourite poets.
Kudos to the whole team that produced this film . tell it was a true labour of love. Thankyou.’
‘This is a really good documentary. Thank you for posting this older work for exposure to more people’
Also,
‘A short and sweet overview of a life that like a comet burned brightly against a dark sky.
The brilliance of his light still shines brightly 200 years later. Thank you for this video Mr. Webster.’ …
‘Keats and his beauty will be true and immortal for ever’ …
‘Such a short life and yet so much accomplished in literature. ‘ …
‘A thing of beauty is joy for ever! ‘
Plus, Hunt relates the story of their sometimes
fractious but always creative relationship in
'good stuff !!!!' ...'This is absolutely AMAZING!!!'...'should have many more views!!!'
Trailer here
And get an enjoyable introduction to, or reminder of their poetry through
a compilation album, a Byron EP, a Shelley solo album,
and a John Keats single that let them
speak through music.
Lyrics and Commentaries will help
in in connecting with their work and their era
LYRICS AND COMMENTARIES here
essays on Shelley, Byron and Keats
WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY WRITER
AND SONGWRITER JOHN WEBSTER
WITH INSTRUMENTATION BY DAVE EASTOE
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