The Liver
British Pakistani poet Imtiaz Dharker regards the liver as the true seat of our feelings.
In the third series of a Body of Essays, five writers explore different bodily organs, some held in the dark, suctioned interior of our bodies. With help from clinicians and scientists, each writer learns about the organs bodily function before setting down their own sense and experience of their chosen organ. Today, British Pakistani poet Imtiaz Dharker regards the liver as the true seat of our feelings.
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- Mon 29 Oct 2018 22:45BBC Radio 3
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