Rhapsody

In Rhapsody, Alice Oswald embarks on a captivating journey to rediscover the primal roots of poetry, exploring its origins beyond written words and individual authorship. Through a diverse array of forms—including ballads, riddles, and oral traditions—the work highlights the communal and living nature of poetry that continues to resonate in the world around us. Blending personal reflection with broad cultural insights, Oswald celebrates poetry as a vital, shared human heritage that thrives through listening and storytelling.