The Voice of a Poet

Hearing a poet read his or her own words is a moving experience. It is very special to hear how the poet pauses, adds inflection, and pronounces words. Although we cannot hear the voices of poets from long ago, there is a fantastic collection of modern poets reading their work on the internet. The following two links are particularly interesting if you want to listen to the voice of a poet.

Robert Frost recites "Stopping By Woods."

The Listening Booth: a collection of many poets, including Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop, and others.

Image Source: Roberts, Natalie. "Magnetic poetry." 13 Feb. 2005.