Selected Works: Poems
Voltairine De Cleyre
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Selected Works presents a collection of poetry by Voltairine De Cleyre, a prominent American anarchist and a multifaceted writer known for her eloquent expression of radical ideas. This anthology showcases her poetic voice, reflecting her deep engagement with themes of freedom, individuality, and social justice.
De Cleyre's work is characterized by its passionate advocacy for personal and political liberation, often intertwining her philosophical beliefs with vivid imagery and emotional depth. Her poems resonate with the spirit of her time, offering insights into the struggles and aspirations of those seeking change.
As a pioneering figure in the anarchist movement, De Cleyre's writings remain relevant today, inviting listeners to explore the intersections of art and activism. This collection not only highlights her literary talent but also serves as a testament to her enduring influence on contemporary thought.
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| Introduction | 18:16 | Read by Hannah Dowell | |
| The burial of my past self | 2:30 | Read by Pat Giambattista | |
| Night on the graves | 1:44 | Read by meenaiyer | |
| The christian's faith | 9:14 | Read by Kalynda | |
| The freethinker's plea | 10:52 | Read by Sergio Baldelli | |
| To my mother | 2:08 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Betrayed | 15:38 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Optimism | 1:58 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| At the grave in Waldheim | 3:17 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| The hurricane | 2:18 | Read by Lucy Perry | |
| Ut sementem feceris, ita metes | 1:27 | Read by Lucy Perry | |
| Bastard born | 7:44 | Read by Lucy Perry | |
| Hymn | 2:20 | Read by meenaiyer | |
| You and I | 3:03 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| The toast of despair | 4:01 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| In memoriam - To Dyer D. Lum | 3:38 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Out of the darkness | 5:39 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Mary Wollstonecraft | 2:21 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| The gods and the people | 10:21 | Read by Ruth Golding | |
| John P. Altgeld | 1:57 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| The cry of the unfit | 3:08 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| In memoriam - To Gen. M. M. Trumbull | 1:43 | Read by Kalynda | |
| The wandering jew | 3:08 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| The feast of vultures | 3:39 | Read by Lucy Perry | |
| The suicide's defense | 6:08 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| A novel of color | 2:43 | Read by Jozef Nagy | |
| Germinal | 1:36 | Read by Sergio Baldelli | |
| 'Light upon Waldheim' | 2:25 | Read by Sergio Baldelli | |
| Love's compensation | 3:03 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| The road builders | 2:22 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Angiolillo | 2:30 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Ave et Vale | 6:42 | Read by meenaiyer | |
| Marsh-bloom | 1:59 | Read by meenaiyer | |
| Written-in-red | 2:01 | Read by meenaiyer | |
| Nameless | 12:30 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Santa Agueda | 1:47 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| And thou too | 4:32 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| The dirge of the sea | 5:08 | Read by Glenn Simonsen | |
| I am | 1:48 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Love's ghost | 3:16 | Read by Kalynda | |
| Life or death | 2:20 | Read by Rhonda Federman |