"John Donne, Andrew Marvell, George Herbert, Thomas Carew and Henry Vaughan: these were some of the 17th-century writers who devised a new form of poetry full of wit, intellect and grace, which we now call Metaphysical poetry. They wrote about their deepest religious feelings and their carnal pleasures in a way that was radically new and challenging to their readers. Their work was largely misunderstood or ignored for two centuries, until 20th-century critics rediscovered it, finding in it a deep originality and a willingness to experiment that made much conventional poetry look merely decorative. This collection provides the perfect introduction to this diverse group of fascinating poets"
"Željka Cvjetan Gortinski presents her first recording of Serbian Folk Poems, oral poetry that has been handed down by word of mouth for centuries. She began her acting career on stage with the Belgrade Drama Theater. Fortunate to have worked with some of the greatest directors of the former Yugoslavia, she continues a successful career in theater, film, television and radio in Europe and the United States.
All three poems have been soulfully narrated by Željka in both the English and the Serbian languages and fully enhanced by mystical music and sound design. Included is a bonus track performed by Savo Kontić, a much respected gusle player in Serbia."
"A narrative poem set to an original musical score and given a dramatic reading. The poem tells the story of a dragon slayer who comes to see the error of his ways and vows to never kill again. Everything changes when he falls in love with the Mayor's beautiful daughter. He tries to change his nature and earn a living from the land but he is not cut out to be a farmer. He breaks his vow and returns to what he knows best--slaying dragons. The God's take revenge-- tragedy ensues. Beautifully told against a haunting original musical score, this poem is something you'll want to hear over and over again."
"Classic Poems for Boys comprises a delightfully varied set of poems for 5-10-year olds. From rousing favourites like Felicia Dorothea Hemans's Casabianca and John Keats's A Song About Myself, to dreamy, thoughtful poems by Rudyard Kipling and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, this is a collection to be treasured"
"Classic Poems for Girls is a collection of over 25 funny, whimsical and moving poems for 5-10-year olds, designed to fuel the imagination. From the adventures of the Jumblies, who sail away in a sieve, to the sticky end of a girl named Matilda, to the courtship of a maiden who lived long ago in a kingdom by the sea, there's a poem to suit any feeling or mood. Seasoned Naxos AudioBooks readers Roy McMillan, Laura Paton, Anne-Marie Piazza, and Benjamin Soames work their magic on the works of Edward Lear, Louisa May Alcott, Christina Rossetti and many more."
"The Metamorphoses, by Publius Ovidius Naso (43 BC-AD 17) has, over the centuries, been the most popular and influential work from our classical tradition. This extraordinary collection of some 250 Greek and Roman myths and folk tales has always been a popular favourite and has decisively shaped western art and literature from the moment it was completed in AD 8. The stories are particularly vivid when read by David Horovitch in this new lively verse translation by Ian Johnston."
"We are delighted to offer this excerpt from The Poems of Rumi as read by Coleman Barks, leading scholar and translator of Rumi poetry, and Robert Bly, poet, author, and leader of the men's movement. Jalaluddin Rumi is a beloved as a spiritual master and one of the greatest poets of all time."
"Rezitation von Irene Laett am 25.1.1989 in der Musikhochschule des Saarlandes. Aufnahme des SR2.
Irene Laett (1929-2006) hat an zwei aufeinander folgenden Abenden die Elegien und die Sonette an Oprheus rezitiert.
Die Wirkung war überwältigend.
Sie war von 1978-1982 Dozentin an der Musikhochschule des Saarlandes und ab 1982 Professorin an der Hochschule für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Hamburg."
"Rezitation von Irene Laett am 25.1.1989 in der Musikhochschule des Saarlandes. Aufnahme des SR2.
Irene Laett (1929-2006) hat an zwei aufeinander folgenden Abenden die Elegien und die Sonette an Oprheus rezitiert.
Die Wirkung war überwältigend.
Sie war von 1978-1982 Dozentin an der Musikhochschule des Saarlandes und ab 1982 Professorin an der Hochschule für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Hamburg.
Rilke schrieb die Sonette an Oprheus auf Château Muzot im Schweizer Wallis im Jahre 1922, gleichzeitig beendete er die Duineser Elegien, die ebenfalls als Audio-Book verfügbar sind."
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