81 Famous Poems: Unabridged Classic Short Stories

"For those of us who enjoy poetry, this potpourri of classic poems is a real treat. Includes poets from Shakespeare, Poe, and Robert Burns, to Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning39 poets in all. More than two hours and 20 minutes of great literature for the discerning listener." -- Barry Palmer, Union Leader, May 2, 1992

"Keyed to be an audio companion to the well-known and widely respected Norton Anthology of Poetry, these two CDs cover English and American poetry from the anoymous author of "Cuckoo Song" through Dickinson and Whitman to Yeats. Three theater veteransAlexander Scourby, Bramwell Fletcher, and Nancy Wickwirealternate their readings, with a narrator introducing each selection. The readings are seamlessly and expertly delivered with sensitive interpretations. The poems are arranged chronologically, as they appear in the anthology, with easy access to each. Good for school and public libraries. -- Laurie Hartshorn, Booklist, Nov. 1, 1994

"More than two hours and 20 minutes of great literature for the discerning listener." -- Barry Palmer, Union Leader, May 2, 1992

"Some of the best poetry you will ever hear... skillfully read by Alexander Scourby, Bramwell Fletcher, and glorious Nancy Wickwire." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer, Sunday, November 16, 1997

"The readings are seamlessly and expertly delivered with sensitive interpretations. Good for school and public libraries." -- Booklist, November 1, 1994

"The sound of English as it was meant to be heard." -- Wax Works, February 16, 1994

"These delightful works of 39 British and American poets, some of the best poetry you will ever hear, are skillfully read by actors Alexander Scourby, Bramwell Fletcher, and the glorious Nancy Wickwire." -- Gayle Sims, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Nov. 16, 1997

"This collection of 81 poems taken from The Norton Anthology of Poetry includes the greatest poems of the English language, ranging from anonymous lyrics of the 14th century to the best-loved verse of Whitman, Dickinson, and Yeats (39 poets in all) brilliantly read by classic actors Alexander Scourby, Nancy Wickwire, and Bramwell Fletcher." -- Wisconsin Bookwatch, June 1992

"This collection taken from The Norton Anthology of Poetry... brilliantly read by classic actors Alexander Scourby, Nancy Wickwire, Bramwell Fletcher." -- Wisconsin Bookwatch, June 1992