Some Poems of Roger Casement


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This is a small volume of poetry by Roger Casement. Casement was a diplomat for years, active especially in Africa, where he witnessed the dark side of British Imperialism. He began to devote his life to human rights, and is still recognised for his important work particularly in the Congo and in Peru. - Summary by Carolin (0 hr 42 min)

Chapters

Introduction by Gertrude Parry 13:50 Read by Linda Olsen Fitak
The Heart's Verdict 0:45 Read by Grace Daniel
Mio Salvatore 0:55 Read by Grace Daniel
Love's Horizon 1:05 Read by Grace Daniel
Love's Cares 1:23 Read by Queen Tiffany Rose
The Peak of the Cameroons 2:33 Read by Bruce Kachuk
Hamilcar Barca 1:33 Read by Bruce Kachuk
Verses sent from the Congo Free State in response to Mr. Harrison's appeal for … 1:40 Read by Bruce Kachuk
Lost Youth 1:25 Read by Larry Wilson
The Streets of Catania 1:29 Read by Bruce Kachuk
The Irish Language 1:16 Read by Linda Olsen Fitak
Parnell 1:10 Read by Larry Wilson
Benburb 7:00 Read by Bruce Kachuk
Oliver Cromwell 1:15 Read by Larry Wilson
The Triumph of Hugh O'Neill 3:16 Read by Bruce Kachuk
Translation from Victor Hugo's 'Feuilles d'Automne' 1:42 Read by Nemo