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The Classic Fifty Poems

By: Various, William Harmon - Editor
Narrated by: Ensemble Cast
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Summary
 Adopting the methodology of the music charts, The Classic Fifty Poems presents the "top 50" poems of all time. Determined by a consensus of over 1,000 compliers, and arranged in order of popularity, each author's work is illuminated by the informative notes of editor William Harmon, who offers insights into the historical period in which each author lived and the author's choice of verse form, tone, and style.

Newly revised, and read by an ensemble of contemporary poets, The Classic Fifty Poems is a feast for poetry lovers.

(P)16 9 Education Higher & Continuing Education Poetry Classic Poetry

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The poem selection was good but the audio was poor quality and read with strange inflections. Also, the background information on each author detracted from the poetry itself. If you don't want a general explanation of each poem then this one is not for you.

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