MP3 Audios - Arts and Drama

This unique package provides a multi-media poetry experience from one of today's most beloved performers.

John Lithgow has compiled an outstanding collection of memorable poetry, accompanied by a bonus track of revelatory poetry readings.

The wide variety of carefully selected poems in this book provides the perfect introduction to reel in readers who are new to poetry, and for poetry lovers to experience beloved verses in a fresh, vivid way. Lithgow offers insightful and sometimes poignant commentary to accompany each poem.

His essential criterion is that "each poem's light shines more brightly when read aloud." William Blake, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allen Poe, and Dylan Thomas are just a few names among Lithgow's comprehensive list of poetry masters.

Family members can take turns reciting or listening to these poems, and enjoy how each one comes to life through the spoken word in this engaging poetry collection.