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Fifty Years & Other Poems

Fifty Years & Other Poems

Written by: James Weldon Johnson
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Explore the rich tapestry of human experience through the poignant verses found in "Fifty Years & Other Poems." This podcast invites you to delve into themes of resilience, identity, and the quest for justice, echoing the historical significance of the civil rights movement. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a rotating collection of poems that celebrate the beauty and complexity of life in both classical forms and playful jingle styles. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the power of words to inspire change and provoke thought. As you journey through this collection, you'll encounter diverse voices and perspectives that illuminate the struggles and triumphs of the human spirit. Discover a new book with every episode and immerse yourself in the lyrical reflections that have shaped our understanding of society and self.Copyright Poetry Genre Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
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  • Guards Came Through and other Poems-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

    Guards Came Through and other Poems-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
    Sep 9 2026
    This is a collection of poems by James Weldon Johnson. Johnson was an early civil rights activist, and this theme is the basis for many of the poems in this collection as well. This volume also contains an introduction by Brander Matthews.The first half of this volume contains poems in classical style and form, the second half of this collection is a set of "Jingles & Croons". - Summary by Carolin
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    56 mins
  • One Hundred Verses from Old Japan-Teika no Fujiwara

    One Hundred Verses from Old Japan-Teika no Fujiwara
    Sep 8 2026
    This is a collection of poems by James Weldon Johnson. Johnson was an early civil rights activist, and this theme is the basis for many of the poems in this collection as well. This volume also contains an introduction by Brander Matthews.The first half of this volume contains poems in classical style and form, the second half of this collection is a set of "Jingles & Croons". - Summary by Carolin
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    49 mins
  • Trees and Other Poems-Joyce Kilmer

    Trees and Other Poems-Joyce Kilmer
    Sep 7 2026
    This is a collection of poems by James Weldon Johnson. Johnson was an early civil rights activist, and this theme is the basis for many of the poems in this collection as well. This volume also contains an introduction by Brander Matthews.The first half of this volume contains poems in classical style and form, the second half of this collection is a set of "Jingles & Croons". - Summary by Carolin
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    50 mins
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