Classic Poetry
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Classic Love Poems
- By: William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, Elizabeth Barrett Browning
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance378
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For anyone who's in love - or hopes to be - what greater celebration could there be than to hear the world's greatest love poetry read lovingly by Richard Armitage? With 13 poems by William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and more, Classic Love Poems is a listening treat for Valentine's Day - or any day.
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Beautiful Poems, Balm For The Soul.
- By bookylady on 10-02-15
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Classic Love Poems
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 19 mins
- Release date: 09-02-15
- Language: English
- With 13 poems by William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and more, Classic Love Poems is a listening treat for Valentine's Day - or any day....
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Great Nature Poems
- By: Robert Browning, William Shakespeare, Gerald Manley Hopkins
- Narrated by: Anthony Howell, Claire Rushbrook, David Schofield, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall54
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Performance46
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An anthology of over 40 classic nature poems, read by some of our finest actors. The majesty of nature has always inspired poets, and this collection contains a selection of the very best verses praising the natural world.
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find your poem
- By Anne on 10-01-23
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Great Nature Poems
- Narrated by: Anthony Howell, Claire Rushbrook, David Schofield, Michael Maloney
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Release date: 02-04-12
- Language: English
- An anthology of over 40 classic nature poems, read by some of our finest actors....
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The Richard Burton Poetry Collection
- By: Samuel Coleridge, John Donne, Thomas Hardy
- Narrated by: Richard Burton
- Length: 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall71
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Performance48
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Story45
Richard Burton reads from Hardy and Donne, and performs a wonderful unabridged version of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (along with Robert Hardy and John Neville).
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Burton's voice is unsurpassed - pure pleasure
- By flying_fin on 18-06-19
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The Richard Burton Poetry Collection
- Narrated by: Richard Burton
- Length: 52 mins
- Release date: 27-07-10
- Language: English
- Richard Burton reads from Hardy, Donne and performs a wonderful unabridged version of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"....
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Poems by Walt Whitman
- By: Walt Whitman
- Narrated by: Mark Moseley
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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A collection of poems written by the revered American poet, essayist, and journalist. Included are selections from this most famous work, Leaves of Grass, as well as Drum Taps and Songs of Parting.
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Poems by Walt Whitman
- Narrated by: Mark Moseley
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 14-03-12
- Language: English
- A collection of poems written by the revered American poet, essayist, and journalist. Included are selections from this most famous work, Leaves of Grass....
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The Ultimate Poetry Collection
- Poetry of War, Romantic Poetry, Victorian Poetry
- By: Thomas Hardy, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Blake, and others
- Narrated by: Sir John Gielgud, Richard Burton, Gwen Watford, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5
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Performance4
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William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first...
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It doesn’t tell you what any of the poems are.
- By Edwin Hasler on 02-04-24
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The Ultimate Poetry Collection
- Poetry of War, Romantic Poetry, Victorian Poetry
- Narrated by: Sir John Gielgud, Richard Burton, Gwen Watford, full cast
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 12-11-20
- Language: English
- William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first...
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A Child's Garden of Verses
- Storytime Books - Classics, Book 5
- By: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Narrated by: Kim Mitzo Thompson
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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“A Child’s Garden of Verses” includes 15 sweet rhyming poems paired with beautiful music. Included are “At the Seaside,” “Autumn Fires,” “The Swing,” “The Land of Nod,” and more! A perfect way to encourage early literacy skills, the rhyming verses will soon become a family favorite.
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A Child's Garden of Verses
- Storytime Books - Classics, Book 5
- Narrated by: Kim Mitzo Thompson
- Length: 8 mins
- Release date: 21-09-22
- Language: English
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“A Child’s Garden of Verses” includes 15 sweet rhyming poems paired with beautiful music. Included are “At the Seaside,” “Autumn Fires,” “The Swing,” “The Land of Nod,” and more....
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The Classic Fifty Poems
- By: Various, William Harmon - Editor
- Narrated by: Ensemble Cast
- Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
- Abridged
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Overall19
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Performance13
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Story13
Adopting the methodology of the music charts, The Classic Fifty Poems presents the "top 50" poems of all time. Newly revised, and read by an ensemble of contemporary poets, The Classic Fifty Poems is a feast for poetry lovers.
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not as good
- By Denise on 07-02-13
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The Classic Fifty Poems
- Narrated by: Ensemble Cast
- Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 05-04-01
- Language: English
- Adopting the methodology of the music charts, The Classic Fifty Poems presents the "top 50" poems of all time. Determined by a consensus of over 1,000 compliers, and arranged in order of popularity, each author's work is illuminated by the informative notes of editor William Harmon, who offers...
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Popular Poetry, Popular Verse
- By: William Shakespeare, John Milton, more
- Narrated by: Anton Lesser, Simon Russell Beale
- Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall15
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Performance10
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With more than 80 of the most popular and loved poems in the English language, this collection is one of the most comprehensive anthologies of its kind. It covers a remarkable range, from the striking visions of Blake and Shelley and the insights of Keats to lighter but equally memorable verse by Tennyson.
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An excellent collection...
- By Jennifer on 16-01-23
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Popular Poetry, Popular Verse
- Narrated by: Anton Lesser, Simon Russell Beale
- Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 26-12-99
- Language: English
- With more than 80 of the most popular and loved poems in the English language, this collection is one of the most comprehensive anthologies of its kind. It covers a remarkable range...
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The Classic Hundred Poems
- By: Various, William Harmon - Editor
- Narrated by: Ensemble Cast
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Abridged
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Overall15
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Performance8
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Adopting the methodology of the music charts, The Classic Hundred Poems presents the "top 100" poems of all time. The selections are illuminated by the informative notes of editor William Harmon and read by an ensemble of contemporary poets including Alfred Corn and Rita Dove.
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The Classic Hundred Poems
- Narrated by: Ensemble Cast
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 19-01-00
- Language: English
- Adopting the methodology of the music charts, The Classic Hundred Poems presents the "top 100" poems of all time. Determined by a consensus of over 1,000 compilers, and arranged in chronological order, each author's work is illuminated by the informative notes of editor William Harmon, who...
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The Giant Book of Poetry
- By: William Roetzheim - editor
- Narrated by: John Aviles, Richard Baird, Joel Castellaw, and others
- Length: 17 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall13
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Performance8
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Here is a massive collection of poems from classics through contemporary, grouped by poetry subject, including: Romance; Inspiration and faith; Lust, betrayal and lost love; Eternity; Growing up and growing old; Children; Ghosts, evil and superstition; Loss and sorrow; Nature; the Human condition; Working; that Make a Statement; Choices; War and Peace; and Writing, art, and poetry.
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Appalling
- By Ms K. M. Newlyn on 05-01-21
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The Giant Book of Poetry
- Narrated by: John Aviles, Richard Baird, Joel Castellaw, Kris Griffen, Marti Krane, Robert Masson, Courtney J. McMillon, Olga Mieth
- Length: 17 hrs and 16 mins
- Release date: 11-10-11
- Language: English
- Here is a massive collection of poems from classics through contemporary....
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The Poetry of Rudyard Kipling
- By: Rudyard Kipling
- Narrated by: David Philo
- Length: 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall8
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Performance5
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A collection of Rudyard Kipling's finest poetry read by David Philo, Christopher Hassall, Emma Topping and Rudyard Kipling himself.
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Poor production
- By Sandydan on 02-03-23
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The Poetry of Rudyard Kipling
- Narrated by: David Philo
- Length: 44 mins
- Release date: 01-04-11
- Language: English
- A collection of Rudyard Kipling's finest poetry....
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Great Love Poems
- By: William Blake, Robert Burns, Edward Lear
- Narrated by: Jenny Agutter, Bill Paterson, Maxine Peake, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall56
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Performance46
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An anthology of over 60 classic love poems, read by some of our finest actors. Love has always been the supreme inspiration for poets, whether romantic or platonic, reciprocated or unrequited. This collection contains a range of the very best love poems, including Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress", Keats' "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" and Byron's "So We'll Go No More A-Roving" - as well as several sonnets from the master himself, William Shakespeare.
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brilliant poetry
- By Barbara on 26-08-24
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Great Love Poems
- Narrated by: Jenny Agutter, Bill Paterson, Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Bill Wallis
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Release date: 02-04-12
- Language: English
- An anthology of over 60 classic love poems, read by some of our finest actors....
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The Ultimate Classical Poetry Collection
- By: Henri Cazalis, Rupert Brooke, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and others
- Narrated by: Richard Burton, Bart Wolffe, Emma Topping
- Length: 56 mins
- Abridged
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A wonderful collection of poetry enhanced by classical music. Including "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," "Danse Macabre" and "Goblin Market."
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The Ultimate Classical Poetry Collection
- Narrated by: Richard Burton, Bart Wolffe, Emma Topping
- Length: 56 mins
- Release date: 25-12-12
- Language: English
- A wonderful collection of poetry enhanced by classical music. Including "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," "Danse Macabre" and "Goblin Market."....
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Poetry
- A Very Short Introduction
- By: Bernard O'Donoghue
- Narrated by: Roger Clark
- Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5
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Performance4
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In this Very Short Introduction, Bernard O'Donoghue provides a fascinating look at the many different forms of writing which have been called "poetry" - from the Greeks to the present day. As well as questioning what poetry is, he asks what poetry is for, and considers contemporary debates on its value. Is there a universality to poetry? And does it have a duty of public utility and responsibility?
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Poetry
- A Very Short Introduction
- Narrated by: Roger Clark
- Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins
- Release date: 14-04-20
- Language: English
- Poetry, arguably, has a greater range of conceptual meaning than perhaps any other term in English. At the most basic level everyone can recognize it - it is a kind of literature that uses special linguistic devices of organization and expression for aesthetic effect. However, far grander...
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Poems to Fall in Love With
- A gorgeously illustrated poetry collection
- By: Chris Riddell, Chris Riddell - editor
- Narrated by: David Rintoul, Juliet Stevenson
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall7
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Performance7
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A celebration of love from the author of Ottoline, Poems to Fall in Love With sees Chris Riddell select his very favourite classic and modern poems about love. This beautiful collection explores love in all its guises, from silent admiration through passion to tearful resignation. These poems...
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Poems to Fall in Love With
- A gorgeously illustrated poetry collection
- Narrated by: David Rintoul, Juliet Stevenson
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Release date: 03-10-19
- Language: English
- A celebration of love from the author of Ottoline, Poems to Fall in Love With sees Chris Riddell select his very favourite classic and modern poems about love. This beautiful collection explores love in all its guises, from silent admiration through passion to tearful resignation. These poems...
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The Poetry of War
- Argo Classics
- By: Dylan Thomas, Thomas Hardy, W. B. Yeats, and others
- Narrated by: Sir John Gielgud, Peter Orr, Gwen Watford, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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A collection of the greatest war poetry ever written, read by some of the 20th century’s most renowned actors. Tragedy, war and humanity are played out in these timeless readings of poetry written about, or on, the battlefield.
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The Poetry of War
- Argo Classics
- Narrated by: Sir John Gielgud, Peter Orr, Gwen Watford, David King
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
- Release date: 05-11-20
- Language: English
- William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present Argo Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first...
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Great Poets of the Romantic Age
- By: William Blake, William Wordsworth, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and others
- Narrated by: Michael Sheen
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall42
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Performance31
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With a dynamic spirit, these great English poets made a conscious return to nostalgia and spiritual depth. Each chose a different path, but they are united in a love of moods, impressions, scenes, stories, sights and sounds. In this collection of more than forty poems are some of the finest and most memorable works in the English language.
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Excellent
- By Thomas on 07-12-17
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Great Poets of the Romantic Age
- Narrated by: Michael Sheen
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
- Release date: 18-11-10
- Language: English
- With a dynamic spirit, these great English poets made a conscious return to nostalgia and spiritual depth....
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The Alec Guinness Poetry Collection
- Narrated by: Alec Guinness
- Length: 38 mins
- Release date: 01-04-11
- Language: English
- Alec Guinness reads a selection of his favourite poetry including works by Longfellow, Crashaw, and Vaughan.....
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The History of English Poetry
- By: Peter Whitfield
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance54
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English literature is a treasure trove of wonderful poetry. From Shakespeare to Milton, Keats to Shelley and Tennyson to Yeats, this accessible history (especially written for Naxos Audiobooks) introduces the listener to countless small masterpieces, including all the old favorites and some lesser-known gems. Whitfield explores this most expressive of art forms and traces the historical development of a rich and diverse canon of poetical works.
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An Excellent introduction
- By Mr. C. J. O'hanlon on 15-05-10
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The History of English Poetry
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 28-09-09
- Language: English
- From Shakespeare to Milton, Keats to Shelley and Tennyson to Yeats, this accessible history (especially written for Naxos Audiobooks) introduces the listener to countless small masterpieces....
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The Poetry of World War One
- By: Siegfried Sassoon, Thomas Hardy, Isaac Rosenberg, and others
- Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards, Lucy Scott
- Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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In the midst of bombs and bullets, trenches and trauma, the soldiers of World War I, and those observing the horrors taking place from home, took pen to paper to record their experiences in verse. These poems - considered the greatest written during WWI and some of the greatest poetry of the twentieth century - show the horror of war but also shine a light on the strength of human courage, bravery, and virtue.
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The Poetry of World War One
- Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards, Lucy Scott
- Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 09-05-24
- Language: English
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In the midst of bombs and bullets, trenches and trauma, the soldiers of World War I, and those observing the horrors taking place from home, took pen to paper to record their experiences in verse.
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