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81 Famous Poems
- Author
- various authors
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 20 March 2013
- Run Time
- 2 hours 16 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Listen to the sound of English as it was meant to be heard. The only authorized audio companion to the widely respected Norton Anthology of Poetry, Third Edition, this audio collection includes the greatest poems of the English language, ranging from the writings of Shakespeare, Milton, Blake, and Wordsworth, to the best-loved verse of Whitman, Dickinson, the Brownings, and Yeats. Thirty-nine poets in all. The readings by brilliant classic actors Alexander Scourby, Nancy Wickwire, and Bramwell Fletcher are presented in the order they appear in Norton and are selected for their ability to delight. It is simply a collection of the best.
Critics Review
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“These delightful works…some of the best poetry you will ever hear, are skillfully read by actors Alexander Scourby, Bramwell Fletcher, and the glorious Nancy Wickwire.”
Philadelphia Inquirer
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“The readings are seamlessly and expertly delivered with sensitive interpretations.”
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Details
- Author
- various authors
- Narrator
- Alexander Scourby, Nancy Wickwire, Bramwell Fletcher
- Duration
- 2 hours 16 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 March 2013
- ISBN
- 9781572707405
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Poetry anthologies (various poets), Classic and pre-20th century poetry, Ancient, classical and medieval texts
Synopsis
Listen to the sound of English as it was meant to be heard. The only authorized audio companion to the widely respected Norton Anthology of Poetry, Third Edition, this audio collection includes the greatest poems of the English language, ranging from the writings of Shakespeare, Milton, Blake, and Wordsworth, to the best-loved verse of Whitman, Dickinson, the Brownings, and Yeats. Thirty-nine poets in all. The readings by brilliant classic actors Alexander Scourby, Nancy Wickwire, and Bramwell Fletcher are presented in the order they appear in Norton and are selected for their ability to delight. It is simply a collection of the best.
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