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The Giant Book of Poetry

By: William Roetzheim - editor
Narrated by: John Aviles, Richard Baird, Joel Castellaw, Kris Griffen, Marti Krane, Robert Masson, Courtney J. McMillon, Olga Mieth
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Here is a massive collection of poems from classics through contemporary, grouped by poetry subject, including: Romance; Inspiration and faith; Lust, betrayal and lost love; Eternity; Growing up and growing old; Children; Ghosts, evil and superstition; Loss and sorrow; Nature; the Human condition; Working; that Make a Statement; Choices; War and Peace; and Writing, art, and poetry.

"This book is the result of a massive amount of love and work by its editor, William Roetzheim, and the result is a comprehensive collection of many of the most important poems and poets of all time. It belongs in the collection of every poetry lover."
—Mark Strand

The complete list of narrators includes Audessa Siccardi, Courtney J. McMillon, Crystal Verdon, Heather Rupy, Jason Tolin, Joel Castellaw, John Aviles, Kris Griffin, Marti Krane, Olga Mieth, Regina Roetzheim, Richard Baird, and Robert Masson.

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