The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke


Read by Graham Redman

(2 stars; 3 reviews)

The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke brings together the evocative works of one of the early 20th century's most celebrated poets. Known for his idealistic reflections on love and war, Brooke's poetry captures the spirit of a generation grappling with the realities of conflict and the beauty of life.

Among his most famous pieces are the poignant War Sonnets, including the renowned poem The Soldier, which expresses a deep sense of patriotism and sacrifice. In contrast, works like The Old Vicarage, Grantchester and The Great Lover reveal his lyrical exploration of nature, nostalgia, and the human experience.

Brooke's writing is characterized by its rich imagery and emotional depth, making this collection a significant reflection of both personal and collective sentiments during a tumultuous time. This audiobook invites listeners to immerse themselves in the timeless themes of love, loss, and longing that resonate throughout his poetry.

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Second Best 3:39 Read by Graham Redman
Day That I Have Loved 3:15 Read by Graham Redman
Sleeping Out: Full Moon 2:26 Read by Graham Redman
In Examination 2:01 Read by Graham Redman
Pine-Trees and the Sky: Evening 2:06 Read by Graham Redman
Wagner 1:32 Read by Graham Redman
The Vision of the Archangels 1:46 Read by Graham Redman
Seaside 1:36 Read by Graham Redman
On the Death of Smet-Smet, the Hippopotamus-Goddess 2:31 Read by Graham Redman
The Song of the Pilgrims 2:48 Read by Graham Redman
The Song of the Beasts 2:26 Read by Graham Redman
Failure 1:29 Read by Graham Redman
Ante Aram 2:03 Read by Graham Redman
Dawn 1:43 Read by Graham Redman
The Call 2:24 Read by Graham Redman
The Wayfarers 1:34 Read by Graham Redman
The Beginning 1:47 Read by Graham Redman
Sonnet: "Oh! Death will find me, long before I tire" 1:36 Read by Graham Redman
Sonnet: "I said I splendidly loved you; it's not true" 1:49 Read by Graham Redman
Success 1:40 Read by Graham Redman
Dust 3:00 Read by Graham Redman
Kindliness 2:47 Read by Graham Redman
Mummia 2:37 Read by Graham Redman
The Fish 5:05 Read by Graham Redman
Thoughts on the Shape of the Human Body 2:49 Read by Graham Redman
Flight 2:49 Read by Graham Redman
The Hill 1:41 Read by Graham Redman
The One Before the Last 1:59 Read by Graham Redman
The Jolly Company 1:38 Read by Graham Redman
The Life Beyond 1:45 Read by Graham Redman
Lines Written in the Belief That the Ancient Roman Festival of the Dead Was Called Ambarvalia 4:40 Read by Graham Redman
Dead Men's Love 1:51 Read by Graham Redman
Town and Country 3:00 Read by Graham Redman
Paralysis 2:14 Read by Graham Redman
Menelaus and Helen 2:30 Read by Graham Redman
Libido [also known as "Lust"] 1:45 Read by Graham Redman
Jealousy 3:09 Read by Graham Redman
Blue Evening 2:31 Read by Graham Redman
The Charm 2:11 Read by Graham Redman
Finding 2:29 Read by Graham Redman
Song 1:49 Read by Graham Redman
The Voice 2:54 Read by Graham Redman
Dining-Room Tea 4:22 Read by Graham Redman
The Goddess in the Wood 1:40 Read by Graham Redman
A Channel Passage 1:37 Read by Graham Redman
Victory 1:31 Read by Graham Redman
Day and Night 1:33 Read by Graham Redman
Choriambics - I 2:36 Read by Graham Redman
Choriambics - II 2:46 Read by Graham Redman
Desertion 2:17 Read by Graham Redman
1914: I. Peace 1:48 Read by Graham Redman
1914: II. Safety 1:54 Read by Graham Redman
1914: III. The Dead 1:47 Read by Graham Redman
1914: IV. The Dead 1:50 Read by Graham Redman
1914: V. The Soldier 1:43 Read by Graham Redman
The Treasure 1:28 Read by Graham Redman
Tiare Tahiti 4:42 Read by Graham Redman
Retrospect 2:49 Read by Graham Redman
The Great Lover 6:21 Read by Graham Redman
Heaven 2:30 Read by Graham Redman
Doubts 1:30 Read by Graham Redman
There's Wisdom in Women 1:21 Read by Graham Redman
He Wonders Whether to Praise or to Blame Her 1:43 Read by Graham Redman
A Memory (From a sonnet-sequence) 1:43 Read by Graham Redman
One Day 1:35 Read by Graham Redman
Waikiki 1:43 Read by Graham Redman
Hauntings 1:40 Read by Graham Redman
Sonnet (Suggested by some of the Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research) 1:46 Read by Graham Redman
Clouds 1:36 Read by Graham Redman
Mutability 1:45 Read by Graham Redman
The Busy Heart 1:46 Read by Graham Redman
Love 1:40 Read by Graham Redman
Unfortunate 1:37 Read by Graham Redman
The Chilterns 2:34 Read by Graham Redman
Home 1:39 Read by Graham Redman
The Night Journey 2:50 Read by Graham Redman
Song 1:14 Read by Graham Redman
Beauty and Beauty 1:26 Read by Graham Redman
The Way That Lovers Use 1:18 Read by Graham Redman
Mary and Gabriel 5:02 Read by Graham Redman
The Funeral of Youth: Threnody 4:22 Read by Graham Redman
The Old Vicarage, Grantchester 8:35 Read by Graham Redman
Fafaia 1:23 Read by Graham Redman
Fragment 1:51 Read by Graham Redman
The Dance 1:14 Read by Graham Redman
Song 0:54 Read by Graham Redman
Sometimes Even Now... 2:03 Read by Graham Redman
Sonnet: In Time of Revolt 1:38 Read by Graham Redman
A Letter to a Live Poet 3:29 Read by Graham Redman
Fragment on Painters 1:07 Read by Graham Redman
The True Beatitude 1:35 Read by Graham Redman
Sonnet Reversed 1:35 Read by Graham Redman
It's not Going to Happen Again 1:31 Read by Graham Redman
The Little Dog's Day 2:36 Read by Graham Redman

Reviews

Graham crucified the beautiful words of Brooks. lacks emotional


(0.5 stars)