The World's Best Poetry, Volume 3: Sorrow and Consolation (Part 1)
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The third of ten volumes of poetry edited by Canadian poet laureate Bliss Carman (1861-1929). This collection includes a range of famous poems relating to such topics as disappointment in love; parting and absence; adversity; comfort and cheer; death and bereavement; and consolation. It also includes an introductory essay by American theologian Lyman Abbott (1835-1922). There are links to sung versions of some of the poems on the Internet Archive page. Summary by Tomas Peter (6 hr 5 min)
Chapters
Song of the Young Highlander Summoned from His Bride by the "Fiery Cross of Rod…
2:01
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Parting of Hector and Andromache: From "The Iliad," Book VI by Homer
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Love's Memory: From "All's Well That Ends Well," Act I. Sc. 1 by William Shakes…
1:21
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Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind: From "As You Like It," Act II. Sc. 7 by William S…
1:23
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Hence, All Ye Vain Delights: From "The Nice Valour," Act III. Sc. 3 by John Fle…
1:21
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The Fall of Cardinal Wolsey: From "King Henry VIII," Act III. Sc. 2 by William …
3:50
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Give Me Three Grains of Corn, Mother: The Irish Famine by Amelia Blandford Edwa…
2:51
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