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Ralph fiennes reads a shakespearean sonnet to close out the programme. See our list of ralph fiennes narrated audio books. His past is shown in flashbacks, revealing an involvement in a fateful love affair. The english patient 1992 anils ghost 2000 poetry the dainty monsters 1967 the man with seven toes 1969 the collected works of billy the kid 1970 the broken arc. Ralph fiennes biography a quick jouney of the english. Centred on a nurse and her wounded charges in an italian villa at the close of world war ii, ondaatjes lyrical masterpiece has attained a literary significance that few modern novels can match. Ralph fiennes born 22 december 1962 in ipswich, suffolk, england is an english actor. Listen to english patient audiobook by michael ondaatje. Six hundred years after the battle of agincourt, sir ranulph fiennes casts new light on this epic event that has resonated throughout british and french history. Sir ranulph fiennes personal account of the battle of agincourt gives a unique view of one of the most significant turning points in english history. Michael ondaatje is the author of several novels, as well as a memoir, a nonfiction book on film, and several books of poetry.
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