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With a dynamic spirit, these great English poets made a conscious return to nostalgia and spiritual depth. Each chose a different path, but they are united in a love of moods, impressions, scenes, stories, sights and sounds. In this collection of more than forty poems are some of the finest and most memorable works in the English language.

For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the East Midlands who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.

In this volume we listen to the world through the eyes and words of the English Romantics. This very special poetical period is filled with the loving and tender verse of poets who still beguile us all with their beauty.

Explore a rich tapestry of American history through this captivating collection of public domain newspaper articles, spanning nearly two and a half centuries. With a diverse array of subjects, styles, and lengths, this anthology features twenty intriguing articles, including one from the esteemed Journal de Paris. While notable works like the Federalist Papers have graced newspaper pages, this is the first dedicated collection of newspaper articles, offering a unique glimpse into the past. (Summary by James Smith)

This third volume in a captivating ten-volume series delves into the pivotal epochs of American history, spanning from Columbuss landing to the construction of the Panama Canal. With a focus on the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, this volume provides a vivid account of events from 1745 to 1782, narrated largely by those who lived through them or witnessed them firsthand. Join us as we explore the voices and experiences that shaped a nation‚summarized by Kikisaulite.

Man is the measure of all things, proclaimed Protagoras of Abdera, encapsulating the essence of early Greek philosophy. In the vibrant milieu of the sixth century B.C., Greek thinkers laid the groundwork for the western philosophical tradition with their bold inquiries into the nature of existence. From the pioneering ideas of Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes in the Greek colonies of western Asia Minor, who sought to explain the physical universe through natural laws, to Pythagoras in Croton, who illuminated the interconnectedness of geometry and music, these thinkers shaped profound ...

In this captivating episode of the Chronicles of America, Farrand guides us through the intricate journey of American history‚from the signing of peace treaties and the complexities of trade, to the challenges of confederation and the tensions that led to further conflicts. Join us as we explore the pivotal moments that culminated in the historic convention and the birth of a united nation.

Join us as we delve into the transformative thoughts and pivotal events that inspired Benjamin Franklin to declare, British subjects, by removing to America, cultivating a wilderness, extending the domain, and increasing the wealth, commerce, and power of the mother country, at the hazard of their lives and fortunes, ought not, and in fact do not thereby lose their native rights. This exploration unravels the complex tapestry of American identity and the fight for rights that shaped a nation.

While an exhaustive account of Canadas rich water history would require volumes, this podcast takes an engaging first look at the diverse elements that shape it. Explore the evolution of Indigenous kayaks and canoes, the transition to oar and sail-powered small craft, and the majestic sailing vessels that navigated Canadian waters and beyond. Discover the significance of steamers in boosting Canadian enterprise and the vital fisheries that once captivated great minds like Lord Bacon. We‚ll also delve into Canada‚s trade relations with nations that traverse the great waters and pay homage ...

A spin off of GeekVerse Podcast where the GV Crew jumps into their time machines! This feed is all about looking back films or franchises of the past. Reviewing the film, looking at it's impact, and fun trivia!

Listen to Beacon Lights of History, Volume Five with a movie-style soundtrack and amplify your audiobook experience. Volume Five continues the commentary on world history begun in the first four volumes. This volume looks at some of the main religious figures of the Middle Ages, as well as social issues like the Crusades and the feudal system.

The Stoicism Collection is a collection of 5 essential pieces of stoic philosophy, alongside a biography of Marcus Aurelius, read by an esteemed cast of award-winning narrators. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy that flourished in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. The Stoics believed that the practice of virtue is enough to achieve eudaimonia: a well-lived life.

Each and every one of us has attempted the feat—to express our feelings on love is one of the joys, or heartaches, of life. In this volume 10 poets add their immortal words on love. Some are tender, some are strident, some beguile with unknown words and play but always, always in tones of love. Genius in every name.

In this volume the English language reveals itself in a scale and depth that few others can compare with. It seems to be an advantage to be able to choose from over a million words and yet, it is not the words but the way in which they are used that resonate with us all. Is there some bond between the English and writing poetry? Maybe, maybe not, but let us celebrate these poems down the ages, not as one nation’s hoard but humanity’s gift.

In this volume of fifty poems our classic poets delve with storied verse into every facet of this institution. From the good, the bad and even the ugly, from the Wedding day to the realisation that divorce and separation maybe the better path. Between these two frontiers other avenues and facets are explored by the pens of many including Shakespeare, Khalil Gibran, Emily Dickinson and the Rossetti’s.

A collection of the greatest poetry from the Romantic period, the battlefield and the Victorian era, read by some of the 20th century’s most renowned actors. Themes of war, love, nature, sexuality and much more are played out in these timeless readings of poetry from the 19th and 20th century.