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Listen to the sound of English as it was meant to be heard. The only authorized audio companion to the widely-respected Norton Anthology of Poetry, Third Edition, this audio collection includes the greatest poems of the English Language, ranging from the writings of Shakespeare, Milton, Blake, and Wordsworth, to the best-loved verse of Whitman, Dickinson, the Brownings, and Yeats39 poets in all. The readings by brilliant classic actors Alexander Scourby, Nancy Wickwire, and Bramwell Fletcher are presented in the order they appear in Norton and are selected for their ability to delight. It is simply a collection of the best. 2 cassettes.
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Alexander Scourby is a distinguished actor who has appeared in such films as The Glory Brigade, Man on a String, and Affair in Trinidad. Mr. Scourby has also narrated more than 500 audiobooks. He is perhaps best known as "The Voice of the Bible" as his narration is regarded as the very best on the market.
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"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
"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
"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
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- Publication date1993
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