Poems


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Poems by G. K. Chesterton is a rich collection that showcases the author's diverse poetic voice across 59 distinct works. Originally published in 1916, this anthology explores a wide array of themes, from the profound to the whimsical, reflecting on love, faith, and the human experience.

Chesterton's poetry is marked by its lyrical quality and sharp wit, often blending humor with deep philosophical insights. The collection includes poignant war poems that capture the tumult of conflict, as well as tender love poems that celebrate the beauty of relationships. His religious verses offer a unique perspective on spirituality, inviting readers to ponder life's greater mysteries.

This collection stands out not only for its thematic variety but also for Chesterton's distinctive style, characterized by vivid imagery and clever wordplay. Whether you are a longtime admirer of poetry or new to Chesterton's work, this collection offers a thoughtful exploration of the many facets of life through verse.

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To Edmund Clerihew Bentley 4:00 Read by Algy Pug
To Hilaire Belloc 2:18 Read by Algy Pug
To M.E.W. 1:47 Read by Algy Pug
Lepanto 9:40 Read by Phil Chenevert
The March of the Black Mountain 1913 3:01 Read by Maria Grazia Tundo
Blessed are the Peace Makers 1:23 Read by TriciaG
The Wife of Flanders 1:58 Read by Celestial Dung
The Crusader Returns From Captivity 3:27 Read by hearhis
Glencoe 1:30 Read by Winston Tharp
Love's Trappist 1:20 Read by Maria Grazia Tundo
Confessional 1:32 Read by Maria Grazia Tundo
Music 1:17 Read by Maria Grazia Tundo
The Deluge 1:17 Read by David Lawrence
The Strange Music 1:54 Read by kelleywyskiel
The Great Minimum 1:52 Read by debolee
The Mortal Answers 1:57 Read by debolee
A Marriage Song 2:52 Read by Maria Grazia Tundo
Bay Combe 2:51 Read by Algy Pug
The Wise Men 2:35 Read by Anne Cheng
The House of Christmas 1:59 Read by Anne Cheng
A Song of Gifts to God 3:12 Read by hearhis
The Kingdom of Heaven 2:16 Read by Phil Chenevert
A Hymn for the Church Militant 1:46 Read by Phil Chenevert
The Beatific Vision 1:46 Read by Phil Chenevert
The Truce of Christmas 2:15 Read by Maria Grazia Tundo
A Hymn 1:17 Read by Algy Pug
A Christmas Song for Three Guilds 3:29 Read by Jerry Romero
The Nativity 3:16 Read by Maria Therese
A Child of the Snows 1:24 Read by Jerry Romero
A Word 4:31 Read by hearhis
Antichrist, or the Reunion of Christendom: An Ode 2:28 Read by Algy Pug
The Revolutionist, or Lines to a Statesman 3:47 Read by Algy Pug
The Shakespeare Memorial 1:48 Read by lnorbury
The Horrible History of Jones 2:47 Read by Algy Pug
The New Freethinker 3:31 Read by JimOCR
In Memoriam P.D. 2:01 Read by Algy Pug
Sonnets With the Compliments of the Season 1:10 Read by Elizabeth Fiedler
A Song of Swords 2:24 Read by Elizabeth Fiedler
A Song of Defeat 3:31 Read by JimOCR
Sonnet 1:13 Read by Elizabeth Fiedler
Africa 1:05 Read by Elizabeth Fiedler
The Dead Hero 2:21 Read by Anthony Lee
An Election Echo 1906 1:56 Read by Anthony Lee
The Song of the Wheels 5:23 Read by Anthony Lee
The Secret People 5:57 Read by hearhis
Lost 1:59 Read by Emma Joyce
Ballad of the Sun 1:26 Read by Paul C. Newman
Translation From Du Bellay 1:32 Read by Paul C. Newman
The Higher Unity 1:44 Read by hearhis
The Earth's Vigil 3:01 Read by Algy Pug
On Righteous Indignation 1:22 Read by Gayle Cato
When I Came Back to Fleet Street 2:28 Read by Paul Martin
A Cider Song 1:17 Read by Paul Martin
The Last Hero 3:31 Read by Gayle Cato
Ballade D'une Grande Dame 1:39 Read by Algy Pug
A Ballade of an Anti-Puritan 1:40 Read by Algy Pug
A Ballade of a Book-Reviewer 1:41 Read by Algy Pug
A Ballade of Suicide 1:52 Read by Algy Pug
A Ballade of the First Rain 1:59 Read by Algy Pug