Episodes

  • Blood Road-Katharine Lee Bates
    Oct 10 2026
    "Blood Road" by Katharine Lee Bates invites listeners on a poignant journey that reflects the enduring themes of resilience and the human spirit. This evocative work captures the essence of life's struggles and triumphs, resonating with anyone who has faced adversity. Bates' exploration of the emotional landscapes we traverse offers a timeless perspective on the complexities of existence, making it a powerful reminder of our shared experiences. As listeners engage with this narrative, they will find echoes of their own lives, fostering a deeper understanding of the universal quest for meaning and connection. Now more than ever, "Blood Road" serves as a testament to the strength found in vulnerability.

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    36 mins
  • Song of the Waters-William Murray Graydon
    Sep 12 2026
    "Song of the Waters" by William Murray Graydon invites listeners into a rich tapestry of narrative that explores the profound connections between humanity and nature. This timeless tale resonates with themes of introspection, the beauty of the natural world, and the enduring quest for understanding one's place within it. As listeners embark on this auditory journey, they will find themselves reflecting on the significance of nature in their own lives and the universal truths that link us all. Graydon's lyrical prose and evocative imagery make this audiobook a captivating experience that speaks to the heart, reminding us of the beauty and complexity of our surroundings.
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    52 mins
  • Lake of the Dismal Swamp-Thomas Moore
    Sep 7 2026
    LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 recordings of Thanatopsis by William Cullen Bryant. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for April 12, 2022. ----- The author was only 18 when he wrote this contemplation on death, his most famous poem. His teenage musings on nature's capacity to delight us and calm us while we live, then enfold us -- every one of us -- in its bosom for all eternity, captures a serene truth. The earth is a giant graveyard and a consummate leveler, for everybody suffers the same fate in the end. (Summary by Michele Fry)
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    40 mins
  • Epitaph on a Hare-William Cowper
    Sep 5 2026
    LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 recordings of Thanatopsis by William Cullen Bryant. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for April 12, 2022. ----- The author was only 18 when he wrote this contemplation on death, his most famous poem. His teenage musings on nature's capacity to delight us and calm us while we live, then enfold us -- every one of us -- in its bosom for all eternity, captures a serene truth. The earth is a giant graveyard and a consummate leveler, for everybody suffers the same fate in the end. (Summary by Michele Fry)
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    33 mins
  • To The Reader of 'University Notes'-Robert F. Murray
    Sep 4 2026
    LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 recordings of Thanatopsis by William Cullen Bryant. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for April 12, 2022. ----- The author was only 18 when he wrote this contemplation on death, his most famous poem. His teenage musings on nature's capacity to delight us and calm us while we live, then enfold us -- every one of us -- in its bosom for all eternity, captures a serene truth. The earth is a giant graveyard and a consummate leveler, for everybody suffers the same fate in the end. (Summary by Michele Fry)

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    30 mins
  • By The Grey Gulf-Water-Banjo Paterson
    Sep 3 2026
    LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 recordings of Thanatopsis by William Cullen Bryant. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for April 12, 2022. ----- The author was only 18 when he wrote this contemplation on death, his most famous poem. His teenage musings on nature's capacity to delight us and calm us while we live, then enfold us -- every one of us -- in its bosom for all eternity, captures a serene truth. The earth is a giant graveyard and a consummate leveler, for everybody suffers the same fate in the end. (Summary by Michele Fry)
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    40 mins
  • Bee-Emily Dickinson
    Sep 2 2026
    LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 recordings of Thanatopsis by William Cullen Bryant. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for April 12, 2022. ----- The author was only 18 when he wrote this contemplation on death, his most famous poem. His teenage musings on nature's capacity to delight us and calm us while we live, then enfold us -- every one of us -- in its bosom for all eternity, captures a serene truth. The earth is a giant graveyard and a consummate leveler, for everybody suffers the same fate in the end. (Summary by Michele Fry)

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    31 mins