Poetry
The Masque of Anarchy
The Masque of Anarchy was Shelley's response to the Peterloo massacre at St Peter's Fields, Manchester, where 18 died and hundreds were inju…
Baby
LibriVox volunteers bring you 12 recordings of Baby by George MacDonald. This was the fortnightly poetry project for February 22nd, 2009.
30 American Poems
30 American Poems offers a curated selection of poetic works from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, showcasing the voices of American p…
A Drama of Exile
In writing her 'Drama of Exile', Barrett's subject was 'the new and strange experience of the fallen humanity, as it went forth from Paradis…
Hymn Collection
Experience a heartfelt collection of hymns performed by dedicated LibriVox volunteers, showcasing twenty beloved pieces that have inspired g…
Poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins
Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–89) was an English poet, educated at Oxford. Entering the Roman Catholic Church in 1866 and the Jesuit novitiate…
The Ring and the Book
The Ring and the Book is a masterful narrative poem by Robert Browning that delves into a sensational murder trial in 17th-century Rome. Thr…
The Poetry of St Teresa of Avila
The poetry of St Teresa of Avila, recorded in honor of the 500th anniversary of the Saint's birth (March 28, 2015).
The Burning Wheel
Though Aldous Huxley is best known for his later novels and essays, he started his writing career as a poet. The Burning Wheel is his first …
Poems of Power
Poems of Power by Ella Wheeler Wilcox explores the profound theme of strength and resilience through a collection of evocative verses. Writt…
O Captain! My Captain!
In honor of President’s Day, LibriVox brings you thirteen versions of O Captain! My Captain! by Walt Whitman. This classic poem was written…
poetry collection
Have you ever suggested a book for recording by LibriVox only to be told by some good-for-nothing admin that it can't be done because it's n…
Christmas Bells
LibriVox volunteers bring you nine different recordings of Christmas Bells, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This was the weekly poetry projec…
The Dream
LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 recordings of The Dream by John Donne. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for July 17, 2011.John Donne…
Fire and Ice
LibriVox volunteers bring you twenty-three different recordings of Fire and Ice, by Robert Frost. This was the weekly poetry project for the…
A Selection of Divine Poems
John Donne was an English Jacobean preacher, sometime lawyer, later in life a Member of Parliament and Royal Chaplain. Marrying for love aga…
Past Days
LibriVox volunteers bring you 12 recordings of Past Days by Emily Brontë . This was the Weekly Poetry project for November 28th, 2010An…
The Garden of Love
William Blake was an English poet, painter and printmaker. Largely unrecognized during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figur…
Life
LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 recordings of Life by Charlotte Brontë. This was the weekly poetry project for March 8th, 2009.
For Dolly, who does not Learn her Lessons
For Dolly, who does not Learn her Lessons is a whimsical poem by E. Nesbit that captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the playful …