Contemporary adaptations of Andrew Marvell’s poem ‘To His Coy Mistress’ | The Power of Poetry

Duration: 5'16''

Synopsis

Two contemporary dramatisations of Marvell's poem, offering different interpretations. Contains depiction of sexual violence.

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