Poetry

Beauties of Tennyson

by Alfred, Lord Tennyson Read by Sam Stinson 4.5
Beauties of Tennyson is a curated collection showcasing the lyrical genius of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, one of the most celebrated poets of the…

Robert Burns

by Various Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
Robert Burns, the national bard (poet) of Scotland was born on the 25th January, 1759. Scotland and all Burns fans the world over, including…

A Chesterton Calendar

by G. K. Chesterton Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
Go through the year, day by day, with the wit and wisdom of G.K. Chesterton! Compiled from the writings of 'G.K.C', both in verse and in pro…

Peer Gynt

by Henrik Ibsen Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
Peer is a dreamer, liar, excellent storyteller and an irresponsible person who avoids all problems. He uses and discards women and looks tow…

Poetics

by Aristotle Read by Robert Foster 3.8
Aristotle’s Poetics from the 4th century B.C. aims to give a short study of storytelling. It discusses things like unity of plot, reversal o…

American Civil War Collection

by Various Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.9
Explore the profound impact of the American Civil War through a curated collection of poems and short literary works. This anthology brings …

The Real Mother Goose

by William James McGlothlin Read by Allyson Hester 4.2
The Real Mother Goose is a cherished anthology of nursery rhymes that invites listeners of all ages to rediscover the joy and whimsy of chil…

Shelley: Selected Poems and Prose

by Percy Bysshe Shelley Read by Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) 4.1
The English Romantic Period in literature featured a towering group of excellent poets: Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley and Keats. If …

The Raven

by Edgar Allan Poe Read by David Wales 4.5
Poe’s famous narrative poem and the author’s reflections on its composition. (David Wales)

Poems

by Wilfred Owen Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.7
A collection of poems by the English war poet and soldier of the First World War, Wilfred Owen. Owen is regarded by historians as the leadin…

Pearl

by The Gawain Poet Read by Jordan 4.5
Written in the 14th century by the Gawain poet, 'Pearl' is an elegiac poem reflecting on the death of a young daughter, pictured as a pearl …

Meditations from the Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart

by Maria W. Stewart Read by James K. White 5
Maria W. Stewart was America's first black woman political writer. Between 1831 and 1833, she gave four speeches on the topics of slavery a…

Metamorphoses

by Publius Ovidius Naso Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
The Metamorphoses of Ovid is probably one of the best known, certainly one of the most influential works of the Ancient world. It consists o…

Short Poetry Collection

by Various Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
LibriVox’s Short Poetry Collection 001: a collection of 29 public-domain poems.

Love Letter Collection

by Various Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
Love Letter Collection brings together a heartfelt selection of letters and poems that explore the many facets of love. Compiled by LibriVox…

Romantic Poetry Collection

by Various Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
Celebrate love and passion with this enchanting collection of romantic poetry, perfect for St. Valentine's Day. Featuring a diverse array of…

The Ballad of St. Barbara

by G. K. Chesterton Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
The Ballad of St. Barbara is a collection of 35 poems by G. K. Chesterton, showcasing his unique blend of wit, imagination, and deep philoso…

Hymns of the Christian Church

by Variousandcharles William Eliot and Charles William Eliot Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
Hymns of the Christian Church is a rich anthology that brings together classic hymns cherished by generations of believers. This collection …

The First Book of Urizen

by William Blake Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
The Book of Urizen is one of the major prophetic books of the English poet William Blake, illustrated by Blake's own plates. It was original…

The Farmer's Bride

by Charlotte Mew Read by Elizabeth Klett 4.4
The Farmer's Bride is a collection of 28 poems by British modernist writer Charlotte Mew. The original edition was published in 1916; this e…

< 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 >