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Immerse yourself in the timeless exploration of beauty and mortality through the lyrical art of sonnets and poetry, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast invites listeners to navigate the delicate interplay between life and death, capturing the profound emotions that arise from our existence. With every episode featuring a new complete audiobook, you will encounter a rotating collection that delves into the depths of human experience, reflecting on the mysteries that lie just beyond our understanding. Each poem serves as a unique exploration, offering fresh perspectives and ...

A man reflects on one of his greatest passions. Like all of us, he has things he loves. But for him, one of his greatest loves is...the sea!

John Masefield (1878–1967) was one of the most prolific, popular and successful poets of the twentieth century. Masefield broke upon Edwardian literature with the startling work entitled "The Everlasting Mercy," which described the spiritual enlightenment of a drunken poacher. Over the span of his lifetime, he was appointed Poet Laureate and amassed a large number of admirers, which included such high-profile names as John Betjeman, Robert Graves and W.B. Yeats.

LibriVox volunteers bring you 24 different recordings of Sea Fever by John Masefield. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of September 16th, 2007.

Dive into the enchanting world of maritime and metaphysical poetry with John Masefield, the esteemed English poet and former Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom. In this collection, beautifully narrated by Liam Neely, youll discover the lyrical depth and evocative imagery that define Masefields timeless works.

In early 1916, as the shadows of the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign of World War I lingered, renowned English novelist and poet John Masefield—later honored as Englands Poet Laureate—crafted a poignant account of this pivotal moment in history. Masefield delves into the strategic motivations behind the campaign, the immense logistical hurdles faced, and the staggering challenges that lay ahead. Through his evocative narrative, he captures the fierce combat and unyielding determination of British troops, including many brave Australians and New Zealanders, as they valiantly fought to seize ...

The tale of a 12-year-old boy who falls in with smugglers. Jim, an orphan, is sent to live with relatives along the Devon coast. There he accidentally witnesses the deeds of a troop of night-riders, or smugglers, and becomes caught up in their shadowy, dangerous world of excise men, sea caves and illicit cargo. The adventure takes the boy to sea against his will, where he faces hurdle after hurdle. From a skirmish with a British frigate to a nightmarish chase on horseback to run-ins with soldiers and gypsies, the plot stays rip-roaring, and the atmospheric prose supplies a polished, literary ...

‘Two of the greatest children’s books ever written’ – The Times on The Box of Delights and The Midnight Folk. A magical old man has asked Kay to protect the Box of Delights, a Box with which he can travel through time. But Kay is in danger: Abner Brown will stop at nothing to get his...

‘Two of the greatest children’s books ever written’ – The Times on The Box of Delights and The Midnight Folk. ‘You ought to know about the treasure, Kay … for until it is restored or traced, no man of our name ought to rest.’ Determined to recover the long-lost family treasure, Kay...