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POETRY

Fifty Poems of Emily Dickinson, Vol. 1

By Emily Dickinson, read by Meryl Streep, Stephanie Beacham, Glenda Jackson and Sharon Stone

Blackstone Audio

In honor of Women’s History Month, sit back and enjoy one of our nation’s greatest poets. (Of course, many of Emily Dickinson’s poems have to do with death, but don’t let that trouble you). This lovely collection offers varied, nuanced readings of her work. Here are two more excellent poetry compilations available on audio:

And Still I Rise

By Maya Angelou, read by the author

Random House Audio

Maya Angelou’s emotional reading is inspiring.

Paradise Lost

By John Milton, read by Ralph Cosham

Blackstone Audio

The fall of man is best described in blank verse.