Books : Langston Hughes (Voice of the Poet)
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by: Langston Hughes, J. D. McClatchy
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Binding: Audio CD
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.52
EAN: 9780553714913
Format: Abridged, Audiobook
ISBN: 0553714910
Label: Random House Audio
Manufacturer: Random House Audio
Number Of Items: 1
Publication Date: March 26, 2002
Publisher: Random House Audio
Release Date: March 26, 2002
Sales Rank: 668456
Studio: Random House Audio
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Product Description:
THE VOICE OF THE POET
A remarkable series of audiobooks, featuring distinguished twentieth-century American poets reading from their own work. A first in audiobook publishing--a series that uses the written word to enhance the listening experience--poetry to be read as well as heard. Each audiobook includes rare archival recordings and a book with the text of the poetry, a bibliography, and commentary by J. D. McClatchy, the poet and critic, who is the editor of The Yale Review.
'Hearing poetry spoken by the poet is always a unique illumination. This series opens our ears to some of the most passionate utterances and enthralling performances ever recorded.'--Seamus Heaney, Nobel Prize winner, Poetry
'There has been a great need for a well-edited audio series for poetry, with high literary and technical quality. J. D. McClatchy has filled this need with great style.'--Robert Pinsky
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Rating: - Hughes has been recorded?
HUGHES HAS BEEN RECORDED? That was my first reaction when I went to the library and found this CD. The pleasure I got listening to Langston Hughes reading his work in a relaxed non rehearsed atmosphere was one of the most thrilling experiences I'd had the pleasure of experiencing in months. I can't wait to share this with my family and discuss the contents. Any one who enjoys poetry, social commentary and history will enjoy this CD.
Rating: - Fascinating Poetry and History!!!
I am an author and a poet. Langston Hughes' style of poetry is simply amazing. This CD gives a historical rendition on the era of his childhood, school years, work experiences and poetic growth. His world travels certainly expanded his vision of life and impacted positively on his writings. The enlightenment of his trip to Africa resulted in the poem "My People." This poem has a fascinating view of Africa, the people, and Hughes' connection with them. His articulation of the poem "Mother to Son" ... Read More
Rating: - Voice of a Hero!!! to Me
Humor, anger, and all the eloquence of the black experience in America is to be found in some of the poems presented here on this audio cd from the THE VOICE OF THE POET SERIES: LANGSTON HUGHES. Also presented is commentary inserted in-between Hughes reading of his poems. You get the background of how a certain poem came into being. You get Hughes talking about his childhood and racial pride. You get Hughes voice, soft, sort of high pitched, and inviting. MY LORD, MERRY-GO-ROUND, THE NEGRO ... Read More
Rating: - His Soul Was Deep Like a River
This is a terrific addition to the Voice of the Poet series. Langston Hughes doesn't just read his poems; he talks about their genesis and about his life. For all the ugliness of Jim Crow, he never sounds bitter, but he tells the whole truth, doesn't sugarcoat anything. My one tiny disappointment is that in the book the format was changed on a couple of poems due to space constraints. This CD is worth it just for his story of how he became a poet. I listen to lots of audio poetry and this is one of ... Read More
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