Audiobooks with category Poetry
This audiobook, "The Art of the Poetic Line," by James Longenbach and read by Robert Fass, is an unabridged 2-hour and 45-minute exploration of how line functions in various forms of poetry, from historical masters to contemporary poets. It's a witty and useful examination of a key aspect of creative writing.
This audiobook, "Physics for Poets" by Professor Richard T. Kouzes, makes complex physics concepts accessible to those with a humanities background. It covers the history and fundamental principles of physics, from motion and energy to more advanced topics like quantum mechanics.
In this sequel, disgraced queen Elara seeks revenge and a way to free her soulmate from a life-and-death trap, while confronting new powers and a dark force that even the King of Stars fears. She must find lost Titans to fulfill her promise and make every star fall.
Gold - Rumi
By Rumi
Read by Haleh Liza Gafori
This audiobook features Haleh Liza Gafori's new, unabridged translation of Rumi's poems, designed to inspire ecstatic illumination and liberation. Gafori's translation is praised for preserving the original intelligence and drama while offering visionary wisdom and aesthetic delight.
David Whyte's *Consolations II* offers fifty-two meditations on single words, using everyday language to explore the depths of human experience and find comfort in challenging realities. These short, elegant pieces invite listeners to shift perspective and understand concepts like anxiety, guilt, and routine with new compassion.
Basil Rathbone narrates Alfred Lord Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," featuring "Lancelot and Elaine" and "Passing of Arthur." This recording showcases the renowned actor, famous for his Sherlock Holmes portrayals, in a dramatic reading of classic Arthurian tales.
This abridged audiobook features David Bamber reading Alfred Tennyson's poem, enhanced with music composed by John NicholsNickels and performed by a group of musicians.
This unabridged audiobook presents an inspiring collection of British and Irish poetry from the 14th century to the present, brought to life by a multi-voice cast and introduced by former Poet Laureate Andrew Motion. It offers an immersive journey through diverse sentiments and celebrated verse for both newcomers and poetry lovers.
Mahmoud Darwish's "In the Presence of Absence" is an unbridged elegy, masterfully read by Ramsey Faragallah. This work, considered by critics to be transcendent, explores profound themes of life, death, home, and exile through prose and poetry, serving as a poignant farewell from the celebrated poet.
This unabridged audiobook features the poetic works of Christina Rossetti, including her masterpiece "Goblin Market" alongside other well-known sonnets, ballads, and lyrics. It explores themes of temptation, sin, and redemption with a sensuality and passion that resonates with adult audiences.
This anthology, curated by Saeed Jones and Maggie Smith, features twenty-seven writers offering poems, essays, and visual art that chart paths for action and care amidst political uncertainty. It provides diverse perspectives and strategies for finding hope and fortitude in challenging times.
This intimate, New York Times bestselling memoir details how tending to a colony of feral cats unexpectedly helped the author find community, empathy, and healing amidst personal struggles and systemic failures. Originally reluctant, the author's journey caring for these cats, documented through viral social media, reshapes her understanding of connection and hope.
This audiobook is a genre-bending poetic exploration of human migration and Black intimacy, inspired by a hidden collection of family photographs. It offers a revelatory reframing of Black history, moving beyond typical narratives of race and migration to celebrate an exalted Black privacy and a vibrant, centering of Blackness.
This audiobook explores how poetry, through the words of esteemed poets, can serve as a courageous guide through life's difficult transitions. David Whyte leads listeners to discover poetry's unique ability to offer vision, resilience, and connection to the universal patterns of existence.
This unabridged audiobook features the complete published verse of Allen Ginsberg, read by Greg D. Barnett. It spans a half-century of work from the influential Beat poet, showcasing his liberation of American poetry and his profound cultural impact.
This unabridged audiobook features Allen Ginsberg reading a selection of his iconic poems, including "Howl," "America," and "A Supermarket in California." The 59-minute recording also includes "Europe, Europe" and "Sunflower Sutra."
This unabridged audiobook features Allen Ginsberg reading his seminal works, including "Howl," "America," and "A Supermarket in California." It also includes lesser-known poems and a transcription of organ music.
This unabridged audiobook features the complete published verse of Beat poet Allen Ginsberg, spanning half a century of his influential, spontaneous, and spiritually liberating postmodern poetry. Read by Greg D. Barnett, the collection offers an in-depth look at American society and a significant cultural revolution.
Ilias [german] - Homer
By Homer
Read by Christian Brückner
This unabridged M4B audiobook, read by Christian Brückner, is Homer's epic poem "The Iliad." It recounts the wrath of Achilles and the Trojan War, sparked by the abduction of Helen.
Kabir (Hindi Edition) - Kabir
By Kabir
Read by Babla Kochhar
This audiobook presents a curated selection of Kabir's finest poetry, including Sakhi, Sabad, and Ramaini, along with detailed commentary. It highlights Kabir's influential legacy as a direct-speaking poet known for his critiques of hypocrisy, devotion to God, and profound spiritual insights.
Kabir (Hindi Edition) - Kabir
By Kabir
Read by Babla Kochhar
This audiobook presents a curated selection of Kabir's most impactful poetry, including his Sakhi, Sabad, and Ramaini, offering a concise yet comprehensive look at his wisdom and fearless critique. Expertly edited by renowned Bhakti period scholar Dr. Madhav Hada, it brings together the best of Kabir's timeless verses.
Returning to his French hometown, Alan Roig discovers his cousin Xavier's scandalous engagement threatens the family estate and ignites a forbidden romance between Alan and Xavier's intended bride. This powerful novel explores themes of familial crisis and unrequited love amidst picturesque Pyrenean landscapes.
Tripas - Brandon Som
By Brandon Som
Read by Gary Tiedemann
Brandon Som's award-winning poetry collection, "Tripas," explores his multicultural childhood, celebrating his Chicana grandmother and Chinese American family through a "cómo se dice poetics" that bridges heritage languages and family memory. This unabridged audiobook, read by Gary Tiedemann, delves into the narratives of migration, labor, and transnational communities.
This collection of Alan Seeger's poetry, read by Nathan Osgood, features his vivid explorations of love, war, and morality, including the iconic "I Have a Rendezvous with Death." It offers a poignant and optimistic look at life's beauty amidst the grim realities of World War I.




















