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The surprisingly public lives of medieval hermits
Medieval historian John Henry Clay shines a light on the problems faced by would-be recluses of the past.
Dr Clay joins writers Sara Maitland and Lionel Shriver to contemplate the many sides to solitude in a Free Thinking Festival discussion chaired by Rana Mitter. To hear more, click through to the episode.
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