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 | Lu par Hannah Dowell | |
| The burial of my past self | 2:30 | Lu par Pat Giambattista | |
| Night on the graves | 1:44 | Lu par meenaiyer | |
| The christian's faith | 9:14 | Lu par Kalynda | |
| The freethinker's plea | 10:52 | Lu par Sergio Baldelli | |
| To my mother | 2:08 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| Betrayed | 15:38 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| Optimism | 1:58 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| At the grave in Waldheim | 3:17 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| The hurricane | 2:18 | Lu par Lucy Perry | |
| Ut sementem feceris, ita metes | 1:27 | Lu par Lucy Perry | |
| Bastard born | 7:44 | Lu par Lucy Perry | |
| Hymn | 2:20 | Lu par meenaiyer | |
| You and I | 3:03 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| The toast of despair | 4:01 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| In memoriam - To Dyer D. Lum | 3:38 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| Out of the darkness | 5:39 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| Mary Wollstonecraft | 2:21 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| The gods and the people | 10:21 | Lu par Ruth Golding | |
| John P. Altgeld | 1:57 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| The cry of the unfit | 3:08 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| In memoriam - To Gen. M. M. Trumbull | 1:43 | Lu par Kalynda | |
| The wandering jew | 3:08 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| The feast of vultures | 3:39 | Lu par Lucy Perry | |
| The suicide's defense | 6:08 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| A novel of color | 2:43 | Lu par Jozef Nagy | |
| Germinal | 1:36 | Lu par Sergio Baldelli | |
| 'Light upon Waldheim' | 2:25 | Lu par Sergio Baldelli | |
| Love's compensation | 3:03 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| The road builders | 2:22 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| Angiolillo | 2:30 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| Ave et Vale | 6:42 | Lu par meenaiyer | |
| Marsh-bloom | 1:59 | Lu par meenaiyer | |
| Written-in-red | 2:01 | Lu par meenaiyer | |
| Nameless | 12:30 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| Santa Agueda | 1:47 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| And thou too | 4:32 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| The dirge of the sea | 5:08 | Lu par Glenn Simonsen | |
| I am | 1:48 | Lu par Rhonda Federman | |
| Love's ghost | 3:16 | Lu par Kalynda | |
| Life or death | 2:20 | Lu par Rhonda Federman |