Classic English Romantic Poetry

A collection of the greatest poetry from the Romantic period, the battlefield and the Victorian era, read by some of the 20th century’s most renowned actors. Themes of war, love, nature, sexuality and much more are played out in these timeless readings of poetry from the 19th and 20th century.

A collection of the greatest poetry from the Romantic period, read by some of the 20th century’s most renowned actors. Love, romance and portrayals of nature are played out in these timeless readings of poetry written during the Romantic period. Performed by Richard Burton, Peter Orr, William Squire, Richard Marquand, Peggy Ashcroft, Margaretta Scott, Tony Church, Derek Godfrey, Patrick Garland, Gary Watson and Janette Richer. This collection includes poems from: William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Blake, Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, John Keats.

Step into a world where the written word dances to a melodic rhythm. Classic Romantic Poems in Song: Vol. 1 offers a unique and enchanting experience, transforming beloved poems into captivating musical compositions. Imagine the lyrical genius of William Shakespeare, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Lord Byron set to music, their words brought to life with haunting melodies and evocative harmonies.