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Shall I Compare Thee (A Poem from The Poets' Corner)
- The One-and-Only Poetry Book for the Whole Family
- Narrated by: Morgan Freeman, Susan Sarandon, Helen Mirren, Glenn Close, Gary Sinese, John Lithgow
- Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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.
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- Brazilgirl
- 10-27-14
A Painless Crash Course in the Great Western Poets
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Some of the modern poems were so awful, I wanted to cry, but the rest were so good, it made up for it.
Any additional comments?
Lithgow expertly introduces 50 prominent poets. They are presented alphabetically and samples of their poetry are narrated by Hollywood stars such as Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Jodie Foster, etc.
I suppose the word “family” is in the title because there is some nonsense poetry included and because of Lithgow’s grandfatherly tone. But if I were trying to introduce my children to poetry, this is not the selection I would choose because of the inclusion of modern poetry with its clunky rythms and obtuse meanings. (If someone has to explain a poem to you before you can like it, you have already missed much of the magic, soul-touching quality of poetry.)
If I had known how much modern poetry was in this audiobook, I probably would not have purchased it. On the other hand, I was glad to have such a painless, crash course on the “greats” of Western poetry. I even learned to appreciate the talents of several poets that I hadn’t liked before. I had hoped for more classic poetry and couldn’t find a list before buying, so I'm including a list here for future buyers:
Matthew Arnold (1822-1888)
W.H. Auden (1907-1973)
John Berryman (1914-1972)
Elizabeth Bishop (1911-1979)
William Blake (1757-1827)
Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000)
Elizabeth Barrett Browning(1806-1861)
Robert Burns (1759-1796)
Lord Byron (1788-1824)
Lewis Carroll (1831-1898)
Geoffrey Chaucer (1342-1400?)
Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834)
Hart Crane (1899-1932)
E.E. Cummings (1894-1962)
Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)
John Donne (1572-1631)
T.S. Eliot (1888-1965)
Robert Frost (18874-1963)
William S. Gilbert (1836-1911)
Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997)
Robert Herrick (1591-1674)
Gerard Manley Hopkins(1844-1889)
A.E. Houseman (1859-1936)
Langston Hughes (1902-1967)
Randall Jarrell (1914-1965)
Ben Johnson (1572-1657)
John Keats (1795-1821)
Philip Larkin (1922-1985)
Edward Lear (1812-1888)
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Marianne Moore (1887-1972)
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Dorothy Parker (1893-1967)
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Christina Rosetti (1830-1894)
Carl Sandburg (1878-1967)
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
Percy B. Shelley (1792-1822)
Edmund Spencer (1552-1599)
Gertrude Stein (1874-1946)
Wallace Stevens (1879-1955)
Dylan Thomas (1914-1953)
Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
William Carlos Williams (1883-1963)
Willam Wordsworth (1770-1850)
William Butler Yeats (1865-1939)
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- Jan
- 06-04-14
Loved it
John Lithgow's narration is pleasant & informative. Every poem speaks for itself. I'd recommend to anyone who ilikes poetry, & wants to know about the poets.
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- Scot
- 07-18-11
Thank You, JL
There once was a book on my iPad,
When piped into ears made them glad;
Adoring the poems of Keats,
and too the bohemian beats,
I mostly wish John Lithgow were my dad.
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- KSmith
- 12-22-10
Wonderful!
I have listened to this several times and each time I enjoyed it more. There is "just enough" biographical information about each poet as well as suggestions for additional reading. All of the narrators are terrific. If you are new to poetry or a poetry lover, you'll enjoy this one. Highly recommended.
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- TeacherMomVancouver
- 11-29-12
Extraordinary for the Classroom, or Kids At Home
If you could sum up The Poets' Corner in three words, what would they be?
Brilliantly cast readers
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Poets' Corner?
My 3-year old son has me playing Billy Connolly's Owl & the Pussy Cat over and over, while my students were riveted by the Cavalier poet as we studied the English Civil Wars in history class.
What about the narrators’s performance did you like?
The casting is superb. Gary Sinise gives, of course, a genius, understated reading. Morgan Freeman's We Real Cool absolutely captures the language and purpose of these deceptively simple words (although, he could read a Take Out menu and sound exquisite). And the ladies - Kathy Bates, Helen Miren, Jody Foster...
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I fell in love with poetry again, having remembered that it is meant to be read aloud, not studied and deconstructed in a classroom. It has changed the way I teach.
Any additional comments?
An ideal Christmas gift for all the teachers in your life.
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- Jack Robertson
- 02-26-09
A great introduction
Poetry is unknown territory for me, and this was a wonderful listen. John Lithgow is enthusiastic and informative, and the readings are very good. No issues with the selections, and was glad there was no heavy analysis.
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- Daryl
- 12-05-11
Excellent introduction to poetry
Would you consider the audio edition of The Poets' Corner to be better than the print version?
I have long been a fan of good poetry but knew little or nothing of the art behind the words. This was a fantastic introduction for me to the world of poetry, the history and great names in the area - as well as providing me with a lot of very good poems to think over and work through my mind. Liked it a lot.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, it is something I have returned to several times and still working my way through parts of it.
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- Adrian
- 08-15-13
Poetry in a meaningful way
If you could sum up The Poets' Corner in three words, what would they be?
Relevant, Insightful and well delivered
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Poets' Corner?
Listening to Gertrude Stein perform her poem in homage to Picasso at the urging of John Lithgow.
Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No. What I loved about what Mr. Lithgow did was to present background information about the poet, things to listen for in the poem and then an analysis after it was performed. Many of the poems are familiar to me and it was really interesting to hear a different perspective on the poems meanings.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Many of the performances were quite moving.
Any additional comments?
This would be a really good audio book to listen to with family and friends and to allow everyone to share their insights along with what is shared in the narration.
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- Patricia Roelofs
- 10-01-12
Simply Sublime
What made the experience of listening to The Poets' Corner the most enjoyable?
I have always loved poetry,and this collection was recommended to me.I am on my second
run through and am transported once again by the mellifluous tones of John Lithgow and the terrific renditions of his chosen presenters.The eclectic choice of poems, surprise and delight.
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off kilter to tease and encourage further exploration.
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Excellent!
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- DecUK
- 10-14-18
a great selection but could do with more poetry
this is a fantastic selection, with many great poets and poems, and some great performances by major actors. However there is a little too much explanation in comparison to only a few stanzas of poetry per poet. The balance is a little off because of this I feel. However on the whole I loved the book, and have found new love for new poets because of this audiobook which I'm grateful for
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- Anna
- 12-13-13
Perfect poetry collection
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.
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- luizav
- 02-20-15
fully educational
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.
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- Kimmi
- 01-27-22
Lovely collection
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!
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-27-21
Delightful
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.
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- rebecca t.
- 06-10-19
What A Lovely Listen!
I couldn't have loved this more. The short and unintrusive introductions to the poet themselves before their work is read by a different vouce and then analysed by the narrator. I bought this because I love John Lithgow but I loved it because he added to the poetry a conversational edge and further reading section that made it a truly special experience.
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- Andrea
- 11-08-18
Excellent!
Loved it! John Lithgow is lovely as both narrator and editor. I have forged a friendship!
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- Reilly
- 10-29-18
loved it!
a great journey through selected poems.. beautifully read. listened to this book three times...loved it....
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- Christopher Gray
- 08-03-19
Blah, blah, blah
Just wanted to listen to some good poetry, not this waffling bollocks :-) What a waste of a credit.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-30-21
Could listen to this over and over
John's reading of poetry is so incredible. You can tell poetry is his passion. Love!
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- Jared Cockayne
- 01-27-20
Something for everyone
There are selective poems spoken by inviting voices met with thorough analysis by Lithgow. His passion for poetry is explained like a scholar or teacher. Some poems spoke to me, others didn't. If this book teaches you something, it is that certain pieces speak to different people and that everyone's taste is different.