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The Poets' Corner

By: John Lithgow
Narrated by: Morgan Freeman, Susan Sarandon, Helen Mirren, Glenn Close, Gary Sinese, John Lithgow
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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 listeners 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 listener 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

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I keep coming back to this collection by John Lithgow.
The poems are well chosen, well presented and the analysis are succinct but thought provoking.
Narrators are unparalleled and unique.
I enjoy it more with every relisten.
John Lithgow makes you feel the love of poetry he feels himself.

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reawakened

reawakened what was waiting like a breeze rattling the leaves of my soul. xx

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Wonderfully presented!

A most excellent, well presented work! Enraptured me in the wonder, awe and inspiration that poetry is meant to well up within the human experience. Important work for our younger generations. Thank you, Mr. Lithgow!

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Legendary

This audiobook is worth it’s weight in gold. The poets are the backbone of the ages. Then she puts a variety of actors and actresses that are amazing makes this book a must have.

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Love this book.

I’ve discovered the joy of listening to poetry. This book includes a wide range of poetry with a short introduction of each poet, John’s voice is mesmerizing and the quality of the other reader’s voices add to the enjoyment of listening to this book.

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Definitely Worth Purchasing!!

It is an excellent overview of a number of canonical poets, with enjoyable performances by major actors, highlighted by John Lithgow's brief but substantive introductions and analyses.

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Very informative. Well done!

Very good selection of poems and readers.There is a handy reference to pick out favorites to relisten. I loved learning about the poets lives.

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wonderful cast reading

John Lithgow is the perfect tour guide to this lovely collection, filling the space between beautifully read poetry with insight, facts and vignettes, most often reading another selected poem by each author himself. do yourself the favor of owning this amazing title.

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What a treat

The poets and performers are stellar. It is a delightful journey with a wonderful host.

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Listen to poetry!

What and opportunity! Listen to great actors read amazing poems. Learn about poets you have heard of but know nothing about. Enjoy Lithgow’s gentle humor and deft analysis.

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