The Bronte sisters, most famous for their novels, began their career with a slim volume of poetry, published under pseudonyms. It only sold two volumes, but inspired much interest in the identities of the unknown poets. This is a recording of the more successful 1850 edition, which includes additional poems by Emily and Anne which Charlotte collected after their deaths. (Summary by Libby Gohn)
Chapters
1
Pilate's Wife's Dream Read by Libby Gohn 10:01
2
Mementos Read by Libby Gohn 12:51
3
The Wife's Will Read by Libby Gohn 10:14
4
Frances Read by Libby Gohn 11:49
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Gilbert Read by Libby Gohn 17:28
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Life Read by Libby Gohn 1:21
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The Letter Read by Libby Gohn 3:51
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Regret Read by Libby Gohn 1:44
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Presentiment Read by Libby Gohn 3:30
10
The Teacher's Monologue Read by Libby Gohn 4:30
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Passion Read by Libby Gohn 2:43
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Preference Read by Libby Gohn 3:35
13
Evening Solace Read by Libby Gohn 2:02
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Stanzas Read by Libby Gohn 2:29
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Parting Read by Libby Gohn 1:42
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Apostasy Read by Libby Gohn 3:49
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Winter Stores Read by Libby Gohn 2:37
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The Missionary Read by Libby Gohn 8:12
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Faith and Despondency Read by Elizabeth Klett 3:57
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Stars Read by Elizabeth Klett 2:40
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The Philosopher Read by Elizabeth Klett 2:55
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Remembrance Read by Elizabeth Klett 2:26
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A Death-Scene Read by Elizabeth Klett 2:46
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Song Read by Elizabeth Klett 1:38
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Anticipation Read by Elizabeth Klett 2:50
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The Prisoner Read by Elizabeth Klett 4:47
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Hope Read by Elizabeth Klett 1:23
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A Day Dream Read by Elizabeth Klett 3:33
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To Imagination Read by Elizabeth Klett 2:22
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How Clear She Shines Read by Elizabeth Klett 2:50
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Sympathy Read by Elizabeth Klett 1:23
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Plead for Me Read by Elizabeth Klett 2:34
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Self-Interogation Read by Elizabeth Klett 2:47
34
Death Read by Elizabeth Klett 2:31
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Stanzas to --- Read by Elizabeth Klett 1:57
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Honour's Martyr Read by Elizabeth Klett 3:32
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Stanzas Read by Elizabeth Klett 1:16
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My Comforter Read by Elizabeth Klett 2:28
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The Old Stoic Read by Elizabeth Klett 1:06
40
A Reminiscence Read by Drew Johnson 1:13
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The Arbour Read by Drew Johnson 1:53
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Home Read by Drew Johnson 1:43
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Vanitas Vanitatum, Omnia Vanitas Read by Drew Johnson 2:56
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The Penitent Read by Drew Johnson 0:59
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Music on Christmas Morning Read by Drew Johnson 2:37
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Stanzas Read by Drew Johnson 1:45
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If This Be All Read by Drew Johnson 1:48
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Memory Read by Drew Johnson 2:44
49
To Cowper Read by Drew Johnson 2:30
50
The Doubter's Prayer Read by Drew Johnson 2:51
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A Word to the "Elect" Read by Drew Johnson 2:50
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Past Days Read by Drew Johnson 1:49
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The Consolation Read by Drew Johnson 1:56
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Lines Composed in a Wood on a Windy Day Read by Drew Johnson 1:10
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Views of Life Read by Drew Johnson 8:28
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Appeal Read by Drew Johnson 0:52
57
The Student's Serenade Read by Drew Johnson 2:01
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The Captive Dove Read by Drew Johnson 1:45
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Self-Congratulation Read by Drew Johnson 2:56
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Fluctuations Read by Drew Johnson 2:00
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Introduction to Selections from the Poems by Ellis Bell Read by Libby Gohn 5:57
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I. Read by Elizabeth Klett 3:03
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II. Bluebell Read by Elizabeth Klett 2:06
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III. Read by Elizabeth Klett 4:09
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Untitled ("Shall earth no more inspire thee") Read by Elizabeth Klett and 1 other 1:55
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The Night-Wind Read by Elizabeth Klett and 1 other 3:53
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Love and Friendship Read by Elizabeth Klett 1:10
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The Elder's Rebuke Read by Elizabeth Klett 2:15
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The Wanderer from the Fold Read by Elizabeth Klett 2:11
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Warning and Reply Read by Elizabeth Klett 1:43
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Last Words Read by Elizabeth Klett 1:40
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The Lady to Her Guitar Read by Elizabeth Klett 1:22
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The Two Children Read by Elizabeth Klett 3:21
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The Visionary Read by Elizabeth Klett 2:00
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Encouragement Read by Elizabeth Klett 1:44
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Stanzas Read by Elizabeth Klett 1:46
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Untitled ("No coward soul is mine") Read by Elizabeth Klett and 1 other 2:11
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Introduction to Selections from the Poems by Acton Bell Read by Libby Gohn 2:10
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Despondency Read by Drew Johnson 1:48
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A Prayer Read by Drew Johnson 1:14
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In Memory of a Happy Day in February Read by Drew Johnson 2:20
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Confidence Read by Drew Johnson 1:18
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Lines Written from Home Read by Libby Gohn and 1 other 2:11
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The Narrow Way Read by Drew Johnson 2:01
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Domestic Peace Read by Drew Johnson 1:46
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The Three Guides Read by Drew Johnson 9:48
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Untitled ("I hoped, that with the brave and strong") Read by Libby Gohn and 1 other 2:17
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