John Keats: Poems (Classic, HighBridge) [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

John Keats (Author), Douglas Hodge (Contributor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1565111389 | ISBN-13: 978-1565111387 | Publication Date: February 1, 1996 | Edition: Unabridged

In this series, a contemporary poet advocates a poet of the past or present whom they have particularly admired. By their selection of verses and by the personal and critical reactions they express, the selectors offer intriguing insight into their own work.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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From Library Journal

Since we will never hear tapes of Keats or Shakespeare reading, and several recordings by actors exist (e.g., John Keats: Selected Poems, Blackstone Audio, 1993; Sonnets by William Shakespeare, Recorded Bks., 1990), we must judge these tapes by the actors' performances. In John Keats: Poems, Douglas Dodge modulates his voice beautifully to capture the slightly varied emotions of many poems. This well-edited recording contains Keats's most famous works: "La Belle Dame Sans Merci," "The Eve of St. Agnes," "Ode to a Nightingale," "On a Grecian Urn," along with many lesser-known short poems such as "To Mrs. Reynolds' Cat" that exhibit the poet's more fanciful side. Reading all of Shakespeare's sonnets written between 1593 and 1601, actor Simon Callow conveys the dramatic potential not often recognizable in other recordings. With the exception of a few sonnets addressing the muse, anyone unfamiliar with Shakespeare's works could easily believe these were selected monologs from various plays. Pausing briefly between poems, Callow's tone shifts enough to create new characterizations for every sonnet. Both tapes are recommended for smaller collections and essential for larger ones.?Rochelle Ratner, formerly Poetry Editor, "Soho Weekly News," New York
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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Highbridge Audio; Unabridged edition (February 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565111389
• ISBN-13: 978-1565111387
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars As usual..., July 2, 2001

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This review is from: Poems, 1817: A Facsimile of Richard Woodhouse's Annotated Copy in the Huntington Library (Hardcover)

Keats is wonderful. However, a reason to purchase *this* version over other publications is because of Jack Stillinger. He was my english professor and the man is an expert on all things Keats. It was a pleasure learning from him and his essays are always worth reading.