Episodes

  • Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám (Fitzgerald 5th edition)-Omar Khayyám

    Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám (Fitzgerald 5th edition)-Omar Khayyám
    Oct 10 2026
    The "Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám," particularly in its Fitzgerald 5th edition, presents a collection of quatrains that explore profound themes of existence, love, and the fleeting nature of life. Omar Khayyám's timeless reflections resonate with listeners today, inviting contemplation on the balance between joy and sorrow, the pursuit of knowledge, and the acceptance of life's impermanence. This work remains a celebrated classic, as its lyrical beauty and philosophical depth continue to inspire and provoke thought across generations. Engaging with Khayyám's verses offers a rich opportunity to reflect on the human experience and the universal questions that define our existence.
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    38 mins
  • Rubaiyat of Umar Khaiyam-Omar Khayyám

    Rubaiyat of Umar Khaiyam-Omar Khayyám
    Sep 12 2026
    The "Rubaiyat of Umar Khaiyam-Omar Khayyám" is a timeless collection of poetic reflections that delve into the nature of existence, love, and the pursuit of knowledge. Khayyam's verses capture the essence of human experience, exploring themes of fate, the transient nature of life, and the quest for meaning in a world filled with uncertainty. This work remains relevant today, as its contemplative insights resonate with modern listeners who grapple with similar existential questions. The beauty of Khayyam's poetry lies not only in its lyrical elegance but also in its ability to inspire introspection and appreciation for the fleeting moments of life.
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    2 hrs and 37 mins
  • Bay A Book of Poems-D. H. Lawrence

    Bay A Book of Poems-D. H. Lawrence
    Sep 9 2026
    The Cathay poems appeared in a slim volume in 1915. They are, in effect, Ezra Pound’s English translations/interpretations from notebooks written by the Japanese scholar Ernest Fenollosa. Pound, not knowing any Chinese or Japanese at all, promptly created a new and somewhat complex style of translation, as he had done with words from several other languages. The Cathay poems are primarily written by the Chinese poet Li Po, referred to throughout these translations as Rihaku, the Japanese form of his name. These poems came to have a profound influence on 20th Century poetry, spawning, among other things, the Imagist movement, and helped in the generation of widespread interest in Asian literature and thought. Also included in this collection are two poems from Pound’s 1912 collection Ripostes. “The Seafarer” is another of Pound’s experiments in translation, this one from the Anglo-Saxon. (Summary by Alan Davis-Drake)
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    31 mins
  • One Hundred Verses from Old Japan-Teika no Fujiwara

    One Hundred Verses from Old Japan-Teika no Fujiwara
    Sep 8 2026
    The Cathay poems appeared in a slim volume in 1915. They are, in effect, Ezra Pound’s English translations/interpretations from notebooks written by the Japanese scholar Ernest Fenollosa. Pound, not knowing any Chinese or Japanese at all, promptly created a new and somewhat complex style of translation, as he had done with words from several other languages. The Cathay poems are primarily written by the Chinese poet Li Po, referred to throughout these translations as Rihaku, the Japanese form of his name. These poems came to have a profound influence on 20th Century poetry, spawning, among other things, the Imagist movement, and helped in the generation of widespread interest in Asian literature and thought. Also included in this collection are two poems from Pound’s 1912 collection Ripostes. “The Seafarer” is another of Pound’s experiments in translation, this one from the Anglo-Saxon. (Summary by Alan Davis-Drake)
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    49 mins
  • Song of the Wave, and Other Poems-George Cabot Lodge

    Song of the Wave, and Other Poems-George Cabot Lodge
    Sep 7 2026
    The Cathay poems appeared in a slim volume in 1915. They are, in effect, Ezra Pound’s English translations/interpretations from notebooks written by the Japanese scholar Ernest Fenollosa. Pound, not knowing any Chinese or Japanese at all, promptly created a new and somewhat complex style of translation, as he had done with words from several other languages. The Cathay poems are primarily written by the Chinese poet Li Po, referred to throughout these translations as Rihaku, the Japanese form of his name. These poems came to have a profound influence on 20th Century poetry, spawning, among other things, the Imagist movement, and helped in the generation of widespread interest in Asian literature and thought. Also included in this collection are two poems from Pound’s 1912 collection Ripostes. “The Seafarer” is another of Pound’s experiments in translation, this one from the Anglo-Saxon. (Summary by Alan Davis-Drake)
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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • Songs of the Silent World, and Other Poems-Elizabeth Stuart Phelps

    Songs of the Silent World, and Other Poems-Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
    Sep 6 2026
    The Cathay poems appeared in a slim volume in 1915. They are, in effect, Ezra Pound’s English translations/interpretations from notebooks written by the Japanese scholar Ernest Fenollosa. Pound, not knowing any Chinese or Japanese at all, promptly created a new and somewhat complex style of translation, as he had done with words from several other languages. The Cathay poems are primarily written by the Chinese poet Li Po, referred to throughout these translations as Rihaku, the Japanese form of his name. These poems came to have a profound influence on 20th Century poetry, spawning, among other things, the Imagist movement, and helped in the generation of widespread interest in Asian literature and thought. Also included in this collection are two poems from Pound’s 1912 collection Ripostes. “The Seafarer” is another of Pound’s experiments in translation, this one from the Anglo-Saxon. (Summary by Alan Davis-Drake)
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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • By the Aurelian Wall and Other Elegies-Bliss Carman

    By the Aurelian Wall and Other Elegies-Bliss Carman
    Sep 5 2026
    The Cathay poems appeared in a slim volume in 1915. They are, in effect, Ezra Pound’s English translations/interpretations from notebooks written by the Japanese scholar Ernest Fenollosa. Pound, not knowing any Chinese or Japanese at all, promptly created a new and somewhat complex style of translation, as he had done with words from several other languages. The Cathay poems are primarily written by the Chinese poet Li Po, referred to throughout these translations as Rihaku, the Japanese form of his name. These poems came to have a profound influence on 20th Century poetry, spawning, among other things, the Imagist movement, and helped in the generation of widespread interest in Asian literature and thought. Also included in this collection are two poems from Pound’s 1912 collection Ripostes. “The Seafarer” is another of Pound’s experiments in translation, this one from the Anglo-Saxon. (Summary by Alan Davis-Drake)
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Advent Days and Poems of Remembrance-Kate Seymour MacLean

    Advent Days and Poems of Remembrance-Kate Seymour MacLean
    Sep 4 2026
    The Cathay poems appeared in a slim volume in 1915. They are, in effect, Ezra Pound’s English translations/interpretations from notebooks written by the Japanese scholar Ernest Fenollosa. Pound, not knowing any Chinese or Japanese at all, promptly created a new and somewhat complex style of translation, as he had done with words from several other languages. The Cathay poems are primarily written by the Chinese poet Li Po, referred to throughout these translations as Rihaku, the Japanese form of his name. These poems came to have a profound influence on 20th Century poetry, spawning, among other things, the Imagist movement, and helped in the generation of widespread interest in Asian literature and thought. Also included in this collection are two poems from Pound’s 1912 collection Ripostes. “The Seafarer” is another of Pound’s experiments in translation, this one from the Anglo-Saxon. (Summary by Alan Davis-Drake)
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    38 mins