Poetry audiobooks

The Fool Who Sold Wisdom (Unabridged)

By: JEAN DE LA FONTAINE

Narrated by: Florence Lee, Tommy Luna, Ella Williams & Billy...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In a bustling town square, a commotion erupts. A bumbling fool claims to be peddling the very essence of wisdom! But who would buy such a thing from a man known for his antics? Intrigued townsfolk gather, eager to witness the spectacle. Is this fool truly touched by brilliance, or is there a cunning method to his madness? Jean de La Fontaine's... Read more

I, Being Born a Woman (Unabridged)

By: EDNA ST. VINCENT MILLAY

Narrated by: Nancy Vang, Kathleen Farley, Kenneth Pendry & J...

Length: 21 minutes

Abridged: No

In a world of expectations, one woman dares to defy. Listen to Edna St. Vincent Millay's unforgettable sonnet, "I, Being Born a Woman (Unabridged)," where raw desire clashes with societal pressures. The speaker, both attracted and frustrated, grapples with the biological urge for connection and the yearning for something more. Is intimacy a path... Read more

Miracles (Unabridged)

By: Jean McKishnie Blewett

Narrated by: Robert Thigpen, Manuel Collazo, Patricia Keller...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Jean Blewett was a Canadian novelist, newspaper woman and poet, often writing under the pen name of Katherine Kent. She was known for her positive outlook, her temperance, and her efforts towards women's suffrage. There were other famous writers in the family too - brother Archie P. McKishnie, and cousin Eve Brodlique. Read more

Birds of Passage from Leaves of Grass (Unabridged)

By: Walt Whitman

Narrated by: Thomas Espinosa, Christopher Wyant, Anita Fann ...

Length: 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Journey with Walt Whitman on a lyrical adventure in "Birds of Passage" from his groundbreaking collection, Leaves of Grass. This audiobook, presented in its entirety, is a soaring exploration of humanity's potential. Hear Whitman celebrate the boundless spirit of pioneers forging a new world, and champion the all-encompassing love that unites... Read more

Short Poetry Collection 206 (Unabridged)

By: et al. F. S. Flint

Narrated by: Jane Lynch, Jeffrey Hess, Debra Woodward & Bust...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Dive into a world of wonder with "Short Poetry Collection 206," a captivating compilation featuring the works of F. S. Flint and a chorus of talented voices. This audiobook anthology transcends time, offering a glimpse into the 206th year and the poetic minds that shaped it. Prepare to be surprised, delighted, and challenged by a diverse range... Read more

White Bird of Love (Unabridged)

By: JOYCE KILMER

Narrated by: Joann Huang, Violet Richardson, Donna Robinson ...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Though a prolific poet whose works celebrated the common beauty of the natural world as well as his Roman Catholic religious faith, Kilmer was also a journalist, literary critic, lecturer, and editor. At the time of his deployment to Europe during World War I, Kilmer was considered the leading American Roman Catholic poet and lecturer of his... Read more

Songs (Unabridged)

By: REBECCA RUTER SPRINGER

Narrated by: Myrna Schenck, Sandra Guzman, Donald Sadowski &...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Craving escape? Dive into "Songs by the Sea" by Rebecca Ruter Springer. Let the rhythmic crash of waves and the salty tang of the breeze fill your ears as this lyrical collection washes over you. Each poem is a seashell, holding treasures of the deep: tales of love and loss, whispers of adventure, and meditations on the vast, mysterious ocean. ... Read more

If I knew What Poets Know (Unabridged)

By: JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY

Narrated by: Anna Johnson, Christopher Thorne, Aaron Mouton ...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Riley's chief legacy was his influence in fostering the creation of a Midwestern cultural identity and his contributions to the Golden Age of Indiana Literature. With other writers of his era, he helped create a caricature of Midwesterners and formed a literary community that produced works rivaling the established eastern literati. There are... Read more

The Minds Eye (Unabridged)

By: Marcus Clarke

Narrated by: Leslie Douglass, Stacey Smith, Krista Reeves & ...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Dive into the captivating world of "The Mind's Eye" by Marcus Clarke. This mesmerizing audiobook isn't just a collection of poems, it's a journey into the depths of perception and imagination. Prepare to be transported by Clarke's evocative language, where the unseen takes center stage. Is the world truly what we see with our physical eyes?... Read more

The night is freezing fast (Unabridged)

By: A. E. HOUSMAN

Narrated by: Ashlee Gilfillan, Veronica Caldwell, Enrique St...

Length: 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Alfred Edward Housman, usually known as A. E. Housman, was an English classical scholar and poet, best known to the general public for his cycle of poems A Shropshire Lad. Housman was one of the foremost classicists of his age and has been ranked as one of the greatest scholars who ever lived. Read more

Transposed Seasons (Unabridged)

By: Madison Cawein

Narrated by: William Monte, Mary Barabas, Kathleen Martin & ...

Length: 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Mr. Cawein's landscape is not the sea, nor the desert, nor the mountain, but the lovely inland levels of his Kentucky. His work is almost wholly objective. A dash more of human import mixed into the beauty and melody of his poetry would rank him with Lowell and the other great lyrists of our elder choir." Read more

Short Poetry Collection 197 (Unabridged)

By: et al. Eunice Tietjens

Narrated by: Joan Johnson, William Mellas, Jose Briggs & Dia...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Dive into a world of emotions and vibrant imagery with "Short Poetry Collection 197," a captivating audiobook anthology featuring timeless verses by Eunice Tietjens and a range of talented poets. This exquisite collection, curated for the modern listener, offers a delightful mix of styles and themes, guaranteed to resonate with every listener.... Read more

Retrospection (Unabridged)

By: George A. Baker

Narrated by: Ricky Lackey, Charles Hickey, Preston Preciado ...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Dive into the gripping world of "Retrospection" by George A. Baker, Jr., a thrilling audiobook that challenges the very fabric of reality. Set in a dystopian future where technology blurs the lines between memory and illusion, protagonist Dr. Samuel Bennett must confront his past to save his future. As a renowned neuroscientist, Bennett... Read more

Job Work (Unabridged)

By: JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY

Narrated by: Rodney Bruno, Gloria Couch, Heather Uplinger & ...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

James Whitcomb Riley was an American writer, poet, and best-selling author. During his lifetime he was known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Children's Poet" for his dialect works and his children's poetry. His poems tend to be humorous or sentimental. His famous works include "Little Orphant Annie" and "The Raggedy Man". Read more

Weed or Flower (Unabridged)

By: Helen Leah Reed

Narrated by: Gabrielle Morales, Benny Brown, Linda Chu & Ken...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Step into the captivating world of "Weed or Flower" by Helen Leah Reed, where the lines between resilience and vulnerability blur amidst the complexities of human emotions. In this poignant audiobook, Reed masterfully crafts a narrative that delves into the essence of self-discovery and the journey towards healing. Set against the backdrop of... Read more

Bettesworths Exultation (Unabridged)

By: Jonathan SWIFT

Narrated by: Katie Mendoza, Jan Johnson, Anna Malave & Jacob...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Jonathan Swift, satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories), poet and cleric who became Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. He is regarded by the Encyclopædia Britannica as the foremost prose satirist in the English language and is less well known for his poetry. Read more

Train Window (Unabridged)

By: Lola Ridge

Narrated by: Juan Stansbery, Walter Campbell, Maria Braden &...

Length: 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Lola Ridge, born Rose Emily Ridge was an Irish-American anarchist poet and an influential editor of avant-garde, feminist, and Marxist publications. She is best remembered for her long poems and poetic sequences, published in numerous magazines and collected in five books of poetry. Read more

The Outside Track (Unabridged)

By: HENRY LAWSON

Narrated by: Pearl Randall, Lillie Hood, Matilda Hamel & Dav...

Length: 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Henry Archibald Hertzberg Lawson was an Australian writer and bush poet. Along with his contemporary Banjo Paterson, Lawson is among the best-known Australian poets and fiction writers of the colonial period and is often called Australia's "greatest short story writer". Read more

After A Night Of Rain (Unabridged)

By: Madison Cawein

Narrated by: Susanne Niese, James Taylor, Charles Brimmer & ...

Length: 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into a world washed clean by rain. "After A Night Of Rain" by Madison Cawein is a lyrical journey through the awakening of nature. Hear the pitter-patter fade as dawn breaks, revealing a landscape glistening with possibility. Fragrant dewdrops cling to leaves, transformed into emerald jewels. The air hums with the buzz of returning bees,... Read more

Fruitionless (Unabridged)

By: Ina Coolbrith

Narrated by: Paul Salem, Herbert Tate, Joshua Desjardins & C...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Do you ever feel a strange listlessness, adrift in a world buzzing with purpose? "Fruitionless," a poignant poem by Ina Coolbrith, explores this very feeling. Listen as Coolbrith paints a vivid picture of nature's vibrant industry: flowers blooming, birds singing, and bees collecting pollen. Their tireless pursuit of fruition stands in stark... Read more

A Photograph (Unabridged)

By: John Charles McNeill

Narrated by: Donald Lobo, Sean Perez, Shawn Andrews & Willie...

Length: 25 minutes

Abridged: No

Do faded photographs hold more than memories? In "A Photograph," by North Carolina's revered poet John Charles McNeill, a solitary speaker paces a room, haunted by a portrait's gaze. Is it a loved one lost? A ghost of the past? As the speaker wrestles with their emotions, the poem explores themes of loss, remembrance, and the enduring power of a... Read more

The Tables Turned; an Evening Scene (Unabridged)

By: William WORDSWORTH

Narrated by: Perla Treat, Jennifer Hunter, Jacquie Brown & R...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of nature with William Wordsworth's "The Tables Turned; an Evening Scene." Feel the call to escape the dusty confines of your study and step into a breathtaking twilight landscape. Wordsworth's evocative language paints a picture of golden sunlight spreading across meadows, while the melodies of songbirds... Read more

Aladdin, Or, The Wonderful Lamp (UNABRIDGED)

By: Adam Oehlenschläger

Narrated by: Janelle Morales, Leslie Borrow, Gerard Trice & ...

Length: 7 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

This retelling of Aladdin in dramatic verse begins in the humble home of a tailor, whose son spends his days in idleness and brings his parents nothing but grief. Soon, however, this son is brought to a magical grotto, where he finds a great treasure which will bring him his fortune. This story will have some twists and turns that are almost... Read more

Verse and Worse (UNABRIDGED)

By: Harry Graham

Narrated by: Walter Laplante, Edna Bulow, Carlton Franklin &...

Length: 2 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

A collection of dark and humorous verse from "Col D. Streamer". This collection includes poems from The Baby's Baedeker, Perverted Proverbs, and Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes. Read more