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  A Rare Recording of Sylvia Plath...

  Sylvia Plath

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  Sylvia Plath born on October 27, 1932, in Boston, MA, was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. She is credited with advancing the genre of confessional poetry and is best known for two of her published collections, The Colossus and Other Poems (1960) and Ariel (1965), and also The Bell Jar, a semi-autobiographical novel published shortly before her suicide on February 11, 1963. In this recording, Plath reads "Tulips," "Poppies In October," "Daddy," "Ariel," "Lady Lazarus," and "The Applicant."

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  Peer Gynt

  Henrik Ibsen

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  Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen is a sweeping dramatic poem that blends folklore, fantasy, satire, and psychological insight into a timeless exploration of identity and ambition. First published in 1867, this imaginative and thought-provoking work stands as one of Ibsen's most celebrated creations, capturing the restless spirit of a man who spends his life fleeing responsibility while chasing illusions of greatness.
  
  The story follows Peer Gynt, a charming yet reckless dreamer whose boundless imagination and inflated self-belief propel him on a lifelong journey of adventure and self-deception. From the rural landscapes of Norway to distant deserts and surreal realms of trolls and mythic beings, Peer's travels are as fantastical as they are symbolic. Along the way, he seeks wealth, power, admiration, and meaning—yet continually avoids commitment, honesty, and accountability.
  
  At its heart, Peer Gynt is a profound meditation on the question: What does it mean to truly be oneself? Peer prides himself on his individuality, but his constant shape-shifting—adapting to circumstance, pursuing selfish desires, and evading consequences—raises doubts about whether he possesses any authentic core at all. Ibsen masterfully contrasts illusion with reality, fantasy with truth, and ego with integrity.
  
  Interwoven with the grand and surreal episodes of Peer's adventures is the quiet, enduring presence of Solveig, whose unwavering love stands in stark contrast to Peer's restless wandering. Through this emotional counterpoint, Ibsen deepens the play's moral and philosophical dimensions, exploring themes of redemption, faithfulness, and the cost of a life lived without genuine self-knowledge.
  
  Rich in symbolism and infused with elements of Norwegian folklore, Peer Gynt moves fluidly between satire and seriousness. Ibsen critiques romantic nationalism, societal ambition, and the human tendency toward self-delusion, all while crafting a dramatic work of poetic beauty and theatrical spectacle. The play's imaginative scope is matched by its psychological depth, making it both an entertaining adventure and a searching inquiry into the human condition.
  
  Often performed alongside Edvard Grieg's iconic musical score, Peer Gynt has secured its place as a cultural landmark. Yet beyond its famous scenes and fantastical episodes lies a deeply human story about fear, longing, and the search for meaning.
  
  Bold, imaginative, and philosophically resonant, Peer Gynt remains a powerful exploration of identity and accountability—an enduring reminder that the greatest journey is not across the world, but within the self.

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  The Hand that Rocks the Cradle...

  William Ross Wallace

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  For Mother’s Day 2006, we’ve recorded five versions of this tribute to Mothers and their role in shaping the future. The title is very famous out of its context, but now you can hear how it was originally intended.

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  The Land God Forgot

  Robert W. Service

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  LibriVox volunteers bring you 8 recordings of The Land God Forgot by Robert Service. This was the weekly poetry project for January 25th, 2009.

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  Short Poetry Collection 080

  Various

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  This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for the month of June 2009.

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  Unaware - Her Unthinkable...

  Dee Shaffer

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  Darkness fell upon her as if it had its own life. As it turned out, it did.Charlie’s 39-year-old journey was surrounded by hidden forces. Blind to their powerful influences, she unknowingly walked into a wicked trap that she believed to offer momentary peace. However, this trap was permanent in its grip, and it thrust her into hidden realms that were more alive and vivid than her conscious awareness.Profound regret and overwhelming fear became her reality as she was dragged through the horrors of this unknown realm. She was able to see the dark forces that had been hidden and could comprehend their vile influences that led her to this inescapable trap.In an instant, she was pulled out of her eternal suffocating destiny and entered into a majestic hidden realm that permeated her soul with overwhelming love and the inexplicable peace that she had desperately craved. She was able to see the other side of these hidden forces that had always been loving and protective, and that relentlessly tried to help her.She was told she had a purpose. She was not told what it was.In the end, she was able to see how her seemingly insignificant decisions were beautifully revealed as the hidden source of light that profoundly influenced the lives of countless people who crossed her path. It was this source of light that she had been unaware of for so long.Until her very own unthinkable journey into the hidden realm.

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