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Doctor Leeds' Selection Of Popular Epic Recitations

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Doctor Leeds' Selection Of Popular Epic Recitations is a wonderful anthology of narrative, story-telling poetry that ranges from the well-known sagas like Paul Revere's Ride to obscure works such as The Preacher's Vacation. This marvelous compendium is a true delight to merely browse through of an evening. But be forewarned! These poems are addictive and a few minutes of browsing can quickly become hours of deep immersion. Doctor Leeds' Selection Of Popular Epic Recitations is simply one of those volumes of poetry so easy to pick up and so difficult to put down!

Congratulations to Dr. Leeds. I loved the poetry by the famous poets and especially the poems by the 13 newly published poets. In particular, I enjoyed the poem by Rosalie Kramer about not spending the principal. My husband is a poet and I am giving him a copy of this book for his birthday - what a wonderful gift for any occasion.

As an English major from several decades ago, I have often found that the classics are tossed aside. In this age of "out with the old", it is so refreshing to find an anthology which encompasses the classic epic poetry of all times and intersperses it with new voices. The tried and true poets of all times are well represented, but it is so nice to find work which represents today. I highly recommend this collection - it is a poetry book for everyone.

I read this book and I think it is a book for everyone. It has old famous epic poetry and contemporary works as well. I loved it and recommend it to anyone who likes to read or recite poetry.

a truly enjoyable book of poetry - with so many great old poems - rhyming poems at that. one would have to brouse through many books to find them all. and they are all here under one cover. they make great reading.

Dr. Leeds' Selection of Popular Epic Recitations was published in 1999, but I want to review it now. Not just because one of my pieces of rhymed poetry is included in his collection, but also because I am still amazed by the talent of this man and his devotion to rhymed poetry. The book contains favorites we all know: Annabel Lee, Gunga Din, Oh Captian! My Captain! Casey at the Bat; poetry that would NOT have lived on for years had it not been rhymed. Dr. Leeds' own story is worth a book. Author, poet, lecturer, professor, adventurer, explorer, soldier of fortune, mercenary, engineer, sailor, aviator, parachutist, muscian, dreamer, etc. He is a force to reckoned with. I highly recommend this book, and any anything else authored by Robert Leeds, to your readers. They contain everything a reader is looking for: poetry, adventure, humor and more, all wrapped up in the writings of just one man. He is my hero. My poem, Never Spend the Principal, was included amongst his choices of well-known poets. I am honored to have my work placed among such esteemed company. Dr. Leeds' acceptance of my poem encouraged me to go further in my writing career. I am now the author of "Dancing in the Dark." a creative non-fiction memoir, my short story titled, "Uncle Ben," was published by REMINISCE MAGAZINE" and I am also a freelance writer and regular contributor to MY TIME, a local newspaper in San Diego. I am now working on my second book. "A Different Kind of Memoir: The Meter of my Life." I want to thank, Dr. Leeds, for his contribution to literature and to his inspiration and support, and encourage everyone to read his books.