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Delve into the evocative realm of verse with "Poems (Version 2)", where the power of language and emotion intertwines to create a tapestry of human experience. This podcast invites listeners...
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Delve into the evocative realm of verse with "Poems (Version 2)", where the power of language and emotion intertwines to create a tapestry of human experience. This podcast invites listeners to explore a rotating collection of significant poetic works that reflect on themes of love, loss, nature, and the complexities of existence. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a diverse array of voices and styles that capture the essence of poetry across time and culture. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the beauty and depth of poetic expression. With every episode, you are encouraged to discover a new book that expands your understanding of the art of poetry and its ability to resonate with the human spirit. Join us on this literary journey and experience the transformative power of words.
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28 AUG 2026 · The English poet Wilfred Owen was killed on 4th November 1918 just seven days before the Armistice which ended the First World War. This book, published in 1920 and edited by his friend Siegfried Sassoon, contains his best known poems. The poems were not well received initially because they did not fit with the mood of triumphalism after the war. But they have latterly come to be considered one of the most significant collections of war poetry of the 20th century both for their alternative view of war ("the pity of war") and for their technical innovation. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
27 AUG 2026 · The English poet Wilfred Owen was killed on 4th November 1918 just seven days before the Armistice which ended the First World War. This book, published in 1920 and edited by his friend Siegfried Sassoon, contains his best known poems. The poems were not well received initially because they did not fit with the mood of triumphalism after the war. But they have latterly come to be considered one of the most significant collections of war poetry of the 20th century both for their alternative view of war ("the pity of war") and for their technical innovation. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
26 AUG 2026 · The English poet Wilfred Owen was killed on 4th November 1918 just seven days before the Armistice which ended the First World War. This book, published in 1920 and edited by his friend Siegfried Sassoon, contains his best known poems. The poems were not well received initially because they did not fit with the mood of triumphalism after the war. But they have latterly come to be considered one of the most significant collections of war poetry of the 20th century both for their alternative view of war ("the pity of war") and for their technical innovation. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
25 AUG 2026 · The English poet Wilfred Owen was killed on 4th November 1918 just seven days before the Armistice which ended the First World War. This book, published in 1920 and edited by his friend Siegfried Sassoon, contains his best known poems. The poems were not well received initially because they did not fit with the mood of triumphalism after the war. But they have latterly come to be considered one of the most significant collections of war poetry of the 20th century both for their alternative view of war ("the pity of war") and for their technical innovation. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
24 AUG 2026 · The English poet Wilfred Owen was killed on 4th November 1918 just seven days before the Armistice which ended the First World War. This book, published in 1920 and edited by his friend Siegfried Sassoon, contains his best known poems. The poems were not well received initially because they did not fit with the mood of triumphalism after the war. But they have latterly come to be considered one of the most significant collections of war poetry of the 20th century both for their alternative view of war ("the pity of war") and for their technical innovation. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
23 AUG 2026 · The English poet Wilfred Owen was killed on 4th November 1918 just seven days before the Armistice which ended the First World War. This book, published in 1920 and edited by his friend Siegfried Sassoon, contains his best known poems. The poems were not well received initially because they did not fit with the mood of triumphalism after the war. But they have latterly come to be considered one of the most significant collections of war poetry of the 20th century both for their alternative view of war ("the pity of war") and for their technical innovation. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
22 AUG 2026 · The English poet Wilfred Owen was killed on 4th November 1918 just seven days before the Armistice which ended the First World War. This book, published in 1920 and edited by his friend Siegfried Sassoon, contains his best known poems. The poems were not well received initially because they did not fit with the mood of triumphalism after the war. But they have latterly come to be considered one of the most significant collections of war poetry of the 20th century both for their alternative view of war ("the pity of war") and for their technical innovation. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
21 AUG 2026 · The English poet Wilfred Owen was killed on 4th November 1918 just seven days before the Armistice which ended the First World War. This book, published in 1920 and edited by his friend Siegfried Sassoon, contains his best known poems. The poems were not well received initially because they did not fit with the mood of triumphalism after the war. But they have latterly come to be considered one of the most significant collections of war poetry of the 20th century both for their alternative view of war ("the pity of war") and for their technical innovation. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
20 AUG 2026 · The English poet Wilfred Owen was killed on 4th November 1918 just seven days before the Armistice which ended the First World War. This book, published in 1920 and edited by his friend Siegfried Sassoon, contains his best known poems. The poems were not well received initially because they did not fit with the mood of triumphalism after the war. But they have latterly come to be considered one of the most significant collections of war poetry of the 20th century both for their alternative view of war ("the pity of war") and for their technical innovation. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
19 AUG 2026 · The English poet Wilfred Owen was killed on 4th November 1918 just seven days before the Armistice which ended the First World War. This book, published in 1920 and edited by his friend Siegfried Sassoon, contains his best known poems. The poems were not well received initially because they did not fit with the mood of triumphalism after the war. But they have latterly come to be considered one of the most significant collections of war poetry of the 20th century both for their alternative view of war ("the pity of war") and for their technical innovation. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)
Delve into the evocative realm of verse with "Poems (Version 2)", where the power of language and emotion intertwines to create a tapestry of human experience. This podcast invites listeners...
show more
Delve into the evocative realm of verse with "Poems (Version 2)", where the power of language and emotion intertwines to create a tapestry of human experience. This podcast invites listeners to explore a rotating collection of significant poetic works that reflect on themes of love, loss, nature, and the complexities of existence. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a diverse array of voices and styles that capture the essence of poetry across time and culture. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the beauty and depth of poetic expression. With every episode, you are encouraged to discover a new book that expands your understanding of the art of poetry and its ability to resonate with the human spirit. Join us on this literary journey and experience the transformative power of words.
show less
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