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.
Chapters
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| The Song of the Bow | 1:25 | Read by James Koss | |
| Cremona | 6:45 | Read by Jeanie | |
| The Storming Party | 2:42 | Read by L. Christopherson | |
| The Frontier Line | 2:35 | Read by Anusha Iyer | |
| Corporal Dick's Promotion | 5:50 | Read by Jeanie | |
| A Forgotten Tale | 2:09 | Read by James Koss | |
| Pennarby Mine | 3:12 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| A Rover Chanty | 3:16 | Read by Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| A Ballad of the Ranks | 3:23 | Read by inflected | |
| A Lay of the Links | 2:21 | Read by Anusha Iyer | |
| The Dying Whip | 7:28 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| Master | 1:22 | Read by Anusha Iyer | |
| H.M.S. 'Foudroyant' | 3:01 | Read by Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| The Farnshire Cup | 8:01 | Read by Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| The Groom's Story | 6:38 | Read by Greg Giordano | |
| With the Chiddingfolds | 4:00 | Read by Martin Geeson | |
| A Hunting Morning | 1:20 | Read by Anusha Iyer | |
| The Old Gray Fox | 3:54 | Read by Shakira Searle | |
| 'Ware Holes | 3:35 | Read by Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| The Home-Coming of the 'Eurydice' | 3:21 | Read by Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) | |
| The Inner Room | 3:11 | Read by Martin Geeson | |
| The Irish Colonel | 0:38 | Read by Etel Buss | |
| The Blind Archer | 2:32 | Read by Shakira Searle | |
| A Parable | 0:38 | Read by Amanda Vickery | |
| A Tragedy | 1:26 | Read by Shakira Searle | |
| The Passing | 6:29 | Read by James Koss | |
| The Franklin's Maid | 1:43 | Read by Shakira Searle | |
| The Old Huntsman | 2:09 | Read by James Koss |
Reviews
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.