Poetry
The New-England Boy's Song About Thanksgiving Day
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Lydia Maria Child
LibriVox volunteers bring you two different recordings of The New-England Boy’s Song About Thanksgiving Day, by Lydia Maria Child, to celebr…
The Divine Enchantment
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John Neihardt
When the princess Devanaguy falls into a deep trance-like sleep, she is visited by the god Vishnu: who causes her to fall pregnant with his …
Microphone Showdown 2
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William Wordsworth
This is a project which will allow readers and listeners to compare the recording quality of a wide variety of recording devices. It is a se…
In Time Of The Breaking Of Nations
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Thomas Hardy
LibriVox volunteers bring you 9 recordings of "In Time Of The Breaking Of Nations" by Thomas Hardy. This was the Weekly Poetry pro…
Rhymes of Childhood
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Edgar A. Guest
Not nursery rhymes, but poems about different scenes of childhood. Poems about Grandpa, Grandma, story time, castor oil, “Wait till your pa …
The Oxen
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Thomas Hardy
LibriVox volunteers bring you seven different recordings of The Oxen, by Thomas Hardy. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of De…
The Wreck of the Hesperus
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
LibriVox volunteers bring you ten recordings of "The Wreck of the Hesperus” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the Fortnightly Poem for Aug…
Time and Death and Love
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Madison Cawein
Madison Cawein was a poet from Louisville, Kentucky. His output was thirty-six books and 1,500 poems. His writing earned the nickname the &q…
Wedding Poems
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Various
In honor of Kristin and Corey’s wedding (April 2006) we’ve recorded a selection of wedding-themed poems. Congratulations, you two!
After Music
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Josephine Preston Peabody
LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 recordings of After Music by Josephine Preston Peabody. This was the Weekly Poetry project for April 10, 20…
The Meeting of the Waters
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Thomas Moore
LibriVox volunteers bring you 16 recordings of The Meeting of the Waters by Thomas Moore. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for Novemb…
Birds and All Nature, Vol. IV, No 1, July 1898
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Various
"Birds and All Nature" was a monthly publication of the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago. It includes short poems and a…
The Retired Cat
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William Cowper
William Cowper was an English poet and hymnodist. One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th century na…
Selected Poems of Yone Noguchi
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Yone Noguchi
"Yone Noguchi was an influential Japanese writer of poetry, fiction, essays, and literary criticism in both English and Japanese. Criti…
Poems from the Inner Life
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Lizzie Doten
Collection of reflective poetry by celebrated medium and clairvoyant, Lizzie Doten. She claims these poems were sent by her 'inner heaven', …
Hey man, I've heard you sold your dreams
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Benjamin G. Dubel
"Hey Man, I’ve Heard You Sold Your Dreams" is a collection of literary works by Benjamin G. Dubel. It is a treasure trove of poems…
Elegiac Sonnets and Other Poems
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Charlotte Turner Smith
Charlotte Turner Smith (1749 – 1806) was an English poet and novelist. She initiated a revival of the English sonnet, helped establish the c…
LibriVox 5th Anniversary Collection Vol. 1
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Various
What do you do for a fifth anniversary? We decided to have a collection of short works with a difference. We challenged our readers to find …
Moth Terror
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Benjamin De Casseres
LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 recordings of Moth Terror by Benjamin De Casseres . This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for February 13…
The Indian Corn Planter
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E. Pauline Johnson
LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of The Indian Corn Planter by E. Pauline Johnson. This was the Weekly Poetry project for April 2…