Songs of Action
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Songs of Action is a compelling collection of poems by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that explores the themes of war, action, and adventure. Through vivid imagery and stirring language, Doyle captures the spirit of bravery and the tumult of conflict, inviting listeners to reflect on the human experience in times of strife.
Set against the backdrop of various historical and mythical battles, these poems resonate with a sense of urgency and valor. Doyle, best known for his detective stories, showcases his versatility as a writer, revealing a different facet of his literary talent.
This collection not only highlights the physicality of action but also delves into the emotional landscapes of those who engage in it. With each poem, listeners are drawn into a world where courage and heroism are celebrated, making it a distinctive addition to the canon of war poetry.
Chapitres
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| The Song of the Bow | 1:25 | Lu par James Koss | |
| Cremona | 6:45 | Lu par Jeanie | |
| The Storming Party | 2:42 | Lu par L. Christopherson | |
| The Frontier Line | 2:35 | Lu par Anusha Iyer | |
| Corporal Dick's Promotion | 5:50 | Lu par Jeanie | |
| A Forgotten Tale | 2:09 | Lu par James Koss | |
| Pennarby Mine | 3:12 | Lu par Greg Giordano | |
| A Rover Chanty | 3:16 | Lu par Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| A Ballad of the Ranks | 3:23 | Lu par inflected | |
| A Lay of the Links | 2:21 | Lu par Anusha Iyer | |
| The Dying Whip | 7:28 | Lu par Greg Giordano | |
| Master | 1:22 | Lu par Anusha Iyer | |
| H.M.S. 'Foudroyant' | 3:01 | Lu par Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| The Farnshire Cup | 8:01 | Lu par Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| The Groom's Story | 6:38 | Lu par Greg Giordano | |
| With the Chiddingfolds | 4:00 | Lu par Martin Geeson | |
| A Hunting Morning | 1:20 | Lu par Anusha Iyer | |
| The Old Gray Fox | 3:54 | Lu par Shakira Searle | |
| 'Ware Holes | 3:35 | Lu par Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| The Home-Coming of the 'Eurydice' | 3:21 | Lu par Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| The Inner Room | 3:11 | Lu par Martin Geeson | |
| The Irish Colonel | 0:38 | Lu par Etel Buss | |
| The Blind Archer | 2:32 | Lu par Shakira Searle | |
| A Parable | 0:38 | Lu par Amanda Vickery | |
| A Tragedy | 1:26 | Lu par Shakira Searle | |
| The Passing | 6:29 | Lu par James Koss | |
| The Franklin's Maid | 1:43 | Lu par Shakira Searle | |
| The Old Huntsman | 2:09 | Lu par James Koss |
Critiques
GREAT DIVERSITY, ALL WITH ACTION
Avid Listener
A fine collection. The action can be felt in most of them. ACD sets the bar high for some of his metres. CREMONA is especially well constructed. Some of the readers were good, some were just reading words, but, why does Librivox continue to use non-native English speakers to read English poetry--the results are ludicrous.