Episodes

  • Power of the Dog-Rudyard Kipling

    Power of the Dog-Rudyard Kipling
    Aug 19 2026
    LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Epistle to Mrs. Tyler by Christopher Smart. This was the Weekly Poetry project for March 25, 2012.Christopher Smart (11 April 1722 – 21 May 1771), also known as "Kit Smart", "Kitty Smart", and "Jack Smart", was an English poet. He was a major contributor to two popular magazines and a friend to influential cultural icons like Samuel Johnson and Henry Fielding. Smart, a high church Anglican, was widely known throughout London. Although he is primarily recognized as a religious poet, his poetry includes various other themes, such as his theories on nature and his promotion of English nationalism. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    31 mins
  • Afternoon in July-Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon

    Afternoon in July-Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon
    Aug 18 2026
    LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Epistle to Mrs. Tyler by Christopher Smart. This was the Weekly Poetry project for March 25, 2012.Christopher Smart (11 April 1722 – 21 May 1771), also known as "Kit Smart", "Kitty Smart", and "Jack Smart", was an English poet. He was a major contributor to two popular magazines and a friend to influential cultural icons like Samuel Johnson and Henry Fielding. Smart, a high church Anglican, was widely known throughout London. Although he is primarily recognized as a religious poet, his poetry includes various other themes, such as his theories on nature and his promotion of English nationalism. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    34 mins
  • How a Fisherman Corked up His Foe in a Jar-Guy Wetmore Carryl

    How a Fisherman Corked up His Foe in a Jar-Guy Wetmore Carryl
    Aug 17 2026
    LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Epistle to Mrs. Tyler by Christopher Smart. This was the Weekly Poetry project for March 25, 2012.Christopher Smart (11 April 1722 – 21 May 1771), also known as "Kit Smart", "Kitty Smart", and "Jack Smart", was an English poet. He was a major contributor to two popular magazines and a friend to influential cultural icons like Samuel Johnson and Henry Fielding. Smart, a high church Anglican, was widely known throughout London. Although he is primarily recognized as a religious poet, his poetry includes various other themes, such as his theories on nature and his promotion of English nationalism. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    38 mins
  • He and I-James Whitcomb Riley

    He and I-James Whitcomb Riley
    Aug 16 2026
    LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Epistle to Mrs. Tyler by Christopher Smart. This was the Weekly Poetry project for March 25, 2012.Christopher Smart (11 April 1722 – 21 May 1771), also known as "Kit Smart", "Kitty Smart", and "Jack Smart", was an English poet. He was a major contributor to two popular magazines and a friend to influential cultural icons like Samuel Johnson and Henry Fielding. Smart, a high church Anglican, was widely known throughout London. Although he is primarily recognized as a religious poet, his poetry includes various other themes, such as his theories on nature and his promotion of English nationalism. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    34 mins
  • Night Thoughts-Hanford Lennox Gordon

    Night Thoughts-Hanford Lennox Gordon
    Aug 15 2026
    LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Epistle to Mrs. Tyler by Christopher Smart. This was the Weekly Poetry project for March 25, 2012.Christopher Smart (11 April 1722 – 21 May 1771), also known as "Kit Smart", "Kitty Smart", and "Jack Smart", was an English poet. He was a major contributor to two popular magazines and a friend to influential cultural icons like Samuel Johnson and Henry Fielding. Smart, a high church Anglican, was widely known throughout London. Although he is primarily recognized as a religious poet, his poetry includes various other themes, such as his theories on nature and his promotion of English nationalism. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    35 mins
  • Red Flower-Henry van Dyke

    Red Flower-Henry van Dyke
    Aug 2 2026
    "Red Flower" by Henry van Dyke is a poignant exploration of the beauty and complexity of life, framed through the lens of nature and human experience. This timeless work invites listeners to reflect on the enduring themes of love, faith, and the pursuit of meaning, making it as relevant today as it was at its inception. Van Dyke's eloquent prose captures the essence of the human spirit, encouraging us to appreciate the small wonders that surround us. As listeners immerse themselves in this lyrical narrative, they will find inspiration and solace in the universal truths that resonate across generations. The book serves as a gentle reminder of the redemptive power of beauty and the importance of nurturing our inner lives.
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    56 mins
  • Epistle to Mrs Tyler - Christopher Smart

    Epistle to Mrs Tyler - Christopher Smart
    Jun 10 2026
    LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Epistle to Mrs. Tyler by Christopher Smart. This was the Weekly Poetry project for March 25, 2012.Christopher Smart (11 April 1722 – 21 May 1771), also known as "Kit Smart", "Kitty Smart", and "Jack Smart", was an English poet. He was a major contributor to two popular magazines and a friend to influential cultural icons like Samuel Johnson and Henry Fielding. Smart, a high church Anglican, was widely known throughout London. Although he is primarily recognized as a religious poet, his poetry includes various other themes, such as his theories on nature and his promotion of English nationalism. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    38 mins