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Dionysius the Areopagite, with other poems

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Poetry
Chapter: 23 | Listen: 4

An early figure in the birth of poetry in industrial Manchester, Ann Hawkshaw published three collections and another was circulated privately. Her first collection. published in Manchester and London in 1842, begins with an epic poem, Dionysius the Areopagite. Based on the New Testament story of the conversion of Dionysius by St Paul, much of the poem centres on the consequences of Dionysius’ conversion for his betrothed, Myra, and her sister, Corrina. The collection also includes two of Hawkshaw’s most important works, The Past and The Future, and a number of shorter poems on themes of history, loss and faith. (Summary by Phil Benson) [chương_files]

Moon Master

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Essay/Short nonfiction, Fiction, Literature, Science Fiction
Chapter: 10 | Listen: 2

Through Infinite Deeps of Space Jerry Foster Hurtles to the Moon—Only to be Trapped by a Barbaric Race and Offered as a Living Sacrifice to Oong, their Loathsome, Hypnotic God. [chương_files]

Short Poetry Collection 146

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Poetry
Chapter: 29 | Listen: 3

This is a collection of 29 poems read by LibriVox volunteers for July 2015. [chương_files]

Sing-Song: a nursery rhyme book

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Poetry
Chapter: 126 | Listen: 3

One hundred and twenty six beautifully written poems about babies and childhood that capture the marvelous wonders of that age. – Summary by Maggie Travers [chương_files]

Greybeards at Play

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Poetry
Chapter: 5 | Listen: 5

G.K. Chesterton’s first publication, “Greybeards at Play” is a collection of poetry and accompanying illustrations. The work is marked by the irreverent whimsy and ancient delight that would eventually be recognized as Chesterton’s signature style. Short (only four poems long and a dedication), playful, and with a touch of awe, Chesterton’s first piece (written at 26) is appropriately titled: it is the work of an amateur, mature in his spirit, young in his play. – (Summary by 5pak) [chương_files]

Wild Knight and Other Poems

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Poetry
Chapter: 58 | Listen: 3

A collection of poems that tend to revolve around the theme of the wonder of the world. It includes the short, poetic play, “The Wild Knight”. Summary by Robert Smith [chương_files]

Coming of the Princess, and Other Poems

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Poetry
Chapter: 71 | Listen: 3

There is truth, doubtless, in the remark, that we are enriched less by what we have than by what we hope to have. As the poetic art in Canada has had little of an appreciable past, it may therefore be thought that the songs that are to catch and retain the ear of the nation lie still in the future, and are as yet unsung. Doubtless the chords have yet to be struck that are to give to Canada the songs of her loftiest genius; but he would be an ill friend of the country’s literature who would slight the achievements of the present in reaching solely after what, it is hoped, the coming time will bring. But whatever of lyrical treasure the future may enshrine in Canadian literature, and however deserving may be the claims of the volumes of verse that have already appeared from the native press, I am bold to claim for these productions of Mrs. MacLean’s muse a high place in the national collection and a warm corner in the national heart. – Summary by G. Mercer Adam, in the preface. [chương_files]

The Illustrated War News

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Essay/Short nonfiction, Fantasy, History
Chapter: 1 | Listen:

THE ILLUSTRATED WAR NEWS, N.B.–REMOVE INSETTED LEAFLET, DEC. 30 1914. THE GREAT WAR. In reviewing the events of the last week throughout the world-wide area of war, let us begin with the Dark Continent, where everything went in our favour–very brilliantly so. First of all, then, we may now be said to have completed our conquest of the German Cameroon country by taking possession of the whole of the railway which runs northward from Bonabari, and is now in the hands of our troops. A similar fate is reserved, at no distant date, for German South Africa, against which General Botha–a man no less brave and dashing as a soldier than sagacious as a statesman–is preparing to lead a conquering force. Having stamped out the rebellion within the Union itself–crushing it literally like a beetle–he is now addressing himself to the task. [chương_files]

Short Poetry Collection 166

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Poetry
Chapter: 36 | Listen: 1

This is a collection of 36 poems read by LibriVox volunteers for March 2017. [chương_files]

22/07/2024

The Scrap Book Sampler

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Essay/Short nonfiction, Fiction, History, Non-fiction
Chapter: 18 | Listen: 4

18 works — two non-fic articles & one short fiction or poetry each — from issues March, April, May, June, July, & August 1906 of The Scrap Book, Volume 1, edited by Frank Munsey. As he states in the editorial of the April 1906 issue (Vol 1, Iss 2) this was a sort of supplement to the editor’s popular monthly, Munsey’s Magazine. The Scrap Book is very like an American version of Punch with many short, often humorous articles interspersed with at least one short story, some poetry, and several longer non-fic pieces. The Scrap Book ran up to 1922. [chương_files]