The Poetry of Youth

Ralph Waldo Emerson Robert Louis Stevenson Jane Austen Lord Byron Matthew Arnold

Narrated by Richard Mitchley , Ghizela Rowe , Gideon Wagner

Released: August 11, 2020
Length: 1 hr 43 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Deadtree Publishing

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In this insightful audiobook, classic poets reflect on the complexities of youth, contrasting today's perception of pampered adolescence with the realities faced by young people in the past. Through their verses, listeners explore themes of hardship, love, loss, and the often unfulfilled idealism of youth. The collection reveals how young individuals frequently find themselves serving others, navigating a life that is both challenging and occasionally illuminated by beauty and ambition. Each poem connects deeply, resonating with both intellect and emotion.

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