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The Great Poets: William Blake
- Narrated by: Robert Glenister, Michael Maloney, Stephen Critchlow
- Length: 1 hr and 2 mins
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Blake's poetry presents a series of challenges for those reading it aloud because it ranges from the exuberant to the frightening. The use of three narrators in this audio anthology is a wise editorial decision, as it allows the poems to benefit from a broader range of voices. The power of Blake's apocalyptic verse is dramatic, almost chilling.
Summary
Naxos AudioBooks begins its new series of Great Poets with William Blake. This program contains all of his most popular works - including "Tyger", "The Auguries of Innocence", and "Jerusalem" - as well as some lesser-known poetry that demonstrates the range and power of his verse.
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- Linda M
- 27-10-20
Brings poetry to life
I'm never very good at reading poetry and listening to this was a first for me... What a good way to experience poetry with the narrator giving the intonation and rhythm. Makes loads more sense.
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- Robby Mitch
- 02-08-20
What English was made for
A Short and Deep intro to Blake for me, even tho he is canonical English lit. stuff. He's a worthy one tho I'd say, so am glad to meet him. His English is still accessible and enjoyable to my modern ear and the work is well performed here. These few performers ably convey the different modes and tones required for each phase, point and piece.
It's also a random act of Citizenship to listen to this - for us Brits anyway. There is an air of familiarity to hear so much phraseology that is embedded into English/British Culture and media.
Being a British colonial construct and subject myself, I found this really valuable.
Finally, since we are all philosphers, under lockdown, in 2020, I reckon you can't go wrong with this bit of Blake mate.
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- Laura
- 02-08-21
Essential
This is essential reading, if its a bit impenetrable, i recommend John Higgs book as both a primer and a companion
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