Poems
G. K. Chesterton
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Poems by G. K. Chesterton is a rich collection that showcases the author's diverse poetic voice across 59 distinct works. Originally published in 1916, this anthology explores a wide array of themes, from the profound to the whimsical, reflecting on love, faith, and the human experience.
Chesterton's poetry is marked by its lyrical quality and sharp wit, often blending humor with deep philosophical insights. The collection includes poignant war poems that capture the tumult of conflict, as well as tender love poems that celebrate the beauty of relationships. His religious verses offer a unique perspective on spirituality, inviting readers to ponder life's greater mysteries.
This collection stands out not only for its thematic variety but also for Chesterton's distinctive style, characterized by vivid imagery and clever wordplay. Whether you are a longtime admirer of poetry or new to Chesterton's work, this collection offers a thoughtful exploration of the many facets of life through verse.
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| To Edmund Clerihew Bentley | 4:00 | Gelesen von Algy Pug | |
| To Hilaire Belloc | 2:18 | Gelesen von Algy Pug | |
| To M.E.W. | 1:47 | Gelesen von Algy Pug | |
| Lepanto | 9:40 | Gelesen von Phil Chenevert | |
| The March of the Black Mountain 1913 | 3:01 | Gelesen von Maria Grazia Tundo | |
| Blessed are the Peace Makers | 1:23 | Gelesen von TriciaG | |
| The Wife of Flanders | 1:58 | Gelesen von Celestial Dung | |
| The Crusader Returns From Captivity | 3:27 | Gelesen von hearhis | |
| Glencoe | 1:30 | Gelesen von Winston Tharp | |
| Love's Trappist | 1:20 | Gelesen von Maria Grazia Tundo | |
| Confessional | 1:32 | Gelesen von Maria Grazia Tundo | |
| Music | 1:17 | Gelesen von Maria Grazia Tundo | |
| The Deluge | 1:17 | Gelesen von David Lawrence | |
| The Strange Music | 1:54 | Gelesen von kelleywyskiel | |
| The Great Minimum | 1:52 | Gelesen von debolee | |
| The Mortal Answers | 1:57 | Gelesen von debolee | |
| A Marriage Song | 2:52 | Gelesen von Maria Grazia Tundo | |
| Bay Combe | 2:51 | Gelesen von Algy Pug | |
| The Wise Men | 2:35 | Gelesen von Anne Cheng | |
| The House of Christmas | 1:59 | Gelesen von Anne Cheng | |
| A Song of Gifts to God | 3:12 | Gelesen von hearhis | |
| The Kingdom of Heaven | 2:16 | Gelesen von Phil Chenevert | |
| A Hymn for the Church Militant | 1:46 | Gelesen von Phil Chenevert | |
| The Beatific Vision | 1:46 | Gelesen von Phil Chenevert | |
| The Truce of Christmas | 2:15 | Gelesen von Maria Grazia Tundo | |
| A Hymn | 1:17 | Gelesen von Algy Pug | |
| A Christmas Song for Three Guilds | 3:29 | Gelesen von Jerry Romero | |
| The Nativity | 3:16 | Gelesen von Maria Therese | |
| A Child of the Snows | 1:24 | Gelesen von Jerry Romero | |
| A Word | 4:31 | Gelesen von hearhis | |
| Antichrist, or the Reunion of Christendom: An Ode | 2:28 | Gelesen von Algy Pug | |
| The Revolutionist, or Lines to a Statesman | 3:47 | Gelesen von Algy Pug | |
| The Shakespeare Memorial | 1:48 | Gelesen von lnorbury | |
| The Horrible History of Jones | 2:47 | Gelesen von Algy Pug | |
| The New Freethinker | 3:31 | Gelesen von JimOCR | |
| In Memoriam P.D. | 2:01 | Gelesen von Algy Pug | |
| Sonnets With the Compliments of the Season | 1:10 | Gelesen von Elizabeth Fiedler | |
| A Song of Swords | 2:24 | Gelesen von Elizabeth Fiedler | |
| A Song of Defeat | 3:31 | Gelesen von JimOCR | |
| Sonnet | 1:13 | Gelesen von Elizabeth Fiedler | |
| Africa | 1:05 | Gelesen von Elizabeth Fiedler | |
| The Dead Hero | 2:21 | Gelesen von Anthony Lee | |
| An Election Echo 1906 | 1:56 | Gelesen von Anthony Lee | |
| The Song of the Wheels | 5:23 | Gelesen von Anthony Lee | |
| The Secret People | 5:57 | Gelesen von hearhis | |
| Lost | 1:59 | Gelesen von Emma Joyce | |
| Ballad of the Sun | 1:26 | Gelesen von Paul C. Newman | |
| Translation From Du Bellay | 1:32 | Gelesen von Paul C. Newman | |
| The Higher Unity | 1:44 | Gelesen von hearhis | |
| The Earth's Vigil | 3:01 | Gelesen von Algy Pug | |
| On Righteous Indignation | 1:22 | Gelesen von Gayle Cato | |
| When I Came Back to Fleet Street | 2:28 | Gelesen von Paul Martin | |
| A Cider Song | 1:17 | Gelesen von Paul Martin | |
| The Last Hero | 3:31 | Gelesen von Gayle Cato | |
| Ballade D'une Grande Dame | 1:39 | Gelesen von Algy Pug | |
| A Ballade of an Anti-Puritan | 1:40 | Gelesen von Algy Pug | |
| A Ballade of a Book-Reviewer | 1:41 | Gelesen von Algy Pug | |
| A Ballade of Suicide | 1:52 | Gelesen von Algy Pug | |
| A Ballade of the First Rain | 1:59 | Gelesen von Algy Pug |