There are nonsense poems (The Jumblies) classic animal poems (The Snail ) stories of adventure (The Ballad of Sir Patrick Spens) and Robert Browning's classic tale of adults getting their come-uppance - The Pied Piper of Hamelin. Modem poetry also makes its contribution with wordplay (Zoe's Ear-rings) and images of nature (Weathers).
Though principally aimed at the eight to thirteen year olds, this is a collection to delight listeners young and old alike.
Written By : Walt Whitman
Narrated By : Noah Waterman
Published By : Blackstone Audio Inc
Runtime : 19 hours
Categories : Poetry
Price : $85.95 $36.95
Whitman succeeded in his ambition to create something uniquely American. His poems are woven into the very fabric of the American character, from his solemn dirge "O Captain! My Captain!" to the jo... More info...
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Written By : Various
Narrated By : Various
Published By : Select Music & Distribution
Runtime : 1 hour 45 minutes
Categories : Poetry Classic Literature Humor American
Price : $12.25
Historial recordings of poetry, humor and drama. 1908 - 1947. More info...
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Written By : Geoffrey Chaucer
Narrated By : Full Cast Production
Published By : Select Music & Distribution
Runtime : 3 hours 20 minutes
Categories : Poetry Classic Literature Dramatizations Classics Short Stories
Price : $15.75
Without doubt, the greatest work of Geoffrey Chaucer. A brilliant picture of medieval life. More info...
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Written By : Anon
Narrated By : Jenny Agutter
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Runtime : 2 minutes
Categories : Poetry
Price : $1.65
From The Song of Solomon: A beautiful extract from the famous biblical hymn to love.. More info...
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