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From Song of Myself (A Poem from The Poets' Corner)

The One-and-Only Poetry Book for the Whole Family

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From Song of Myself (A Poem from The Poets' Corner)

By: John Lithgow
Narrated by: John Lithgow
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About this listen

 From listening to his grandmother recite epic poems from memory to curling up in bed while his father read funny verses, award-winning actor John Lithgow grew up with poetry. Ever since, John has been an enthusiastic seeker of poetic experience, whether reading, reciting, or listening to great poems.

The wide variety of carefully selected poems in this book provides the perfect introduction to appeal to readers new to poetry, and for poetry lovers to experience beloved verses in a fresh, vivid way. William Blake, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, and Dylan Thomas are just a few names among Lithgow's comprehensive list of poetry masters. His essential criterion is that "each poem's light shines more brightly when read aloud." This unique package provides a multimedia poetry experience with a bonus MP3 CD of revelatory poetry readings by John and the familiar voices of such notable performers as Eileen Atkins, Kathy Bates, Glenn Close, Billy Connolly, Jodie Foster, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Lynn Redgrave, Susan Sarandon, Gary Sinise, and Sam Waterston.

Every reader will enjoy reciting or listening to these poems with the entire family, appreciating how each one comes to life through the spoken word in this superlative poetry collection.©2007 The Watershed Company; (P)2007 Hachette Audio Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature Collections & Anthologies Poetry Themes & Styles Funny Classic Poetry

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This is for me a full introduction into British poetry and not only as I am from Romania.I loved some I hated some but kept the knowledge. I like the voice and personality of the author that adds to creating athmosphere.I am fully delighted in this purchase.

fully educational

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this book is amazing, John litho gives a little story before each poem. it is a living joy, and I was not a poetry lover.... but I am now, and have listened over and over now for years

the fabulous choices

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I really enjoyed this collection: both Lithgow's commentary which was insightful and funny, and hearing the different, sometimes familiar voices reciting the poems. There is a lot of a variety here and so for most listeners, there will be old and new favourites. This is a lovely collection to have and to give - you can't really go wrong.

Perfect poetry collection

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ever felt something one time about a poem? curious? then this is a good place to start. I particularly enjoyed the reading of Elizabeth Bishop's filling station.

Delightful

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This is great, with some fantastic narrators. It used to be my essential bedtime listening until I saw John Lithgow in Dexter as a creepy sometimes naked serial killer and now it’s not really appropriate!

Lovely collection

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