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In this wonderful compilation, an incredible array of stage and screen stars lend their voices to the works of the world's finest poets. Among the classic performances gathered here are James Earl Jones reading "The Stolen Child" by W.B. Yeats, Rod Steiger's rendition of e.e. cummings' "pity this busy monster, manunkind", Jeremy Irons reading "Snake" by D.H. Lawrence and Emily Dickinson's "Hope is the Thing with Feathers", read by Julie Harris. 2 cassettes. ... Read more

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This is a wonderful collection of poetry readings by some of the bestactors in the world. If youallow yourself only one tape of poetry, Iwould recommend this one. The rendition of Lawrence's "The Snake"is spellbining, and the reading of Macneil's "A Death in theFamily" is quietlly gut-wrenching. And you will be surprised how wellBill Shatner recites about whales. Buy this tape, and you will listen to itagain and again. ... Read more

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The stories of The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, The Swallow and Other Birds, The Fox and the Tiger, The Lion and the Mouse, The Mischievous Dog, and The Frogs Desiring a King. ... Read more