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Poems of Jonathan Swift, Volume One

Poems of Jonathan Swift, Volume One

著者： Jonathan Swift
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Delve into the sharp wit and keen observations of Jonathan Swift as you explore the multifaceted themes of his poetry in this engaging podcast. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of Swift's light-hearted yet incisive verses that reflect on human folly, societal hypocrisy, and the absurdities of wealth and power. With a keen eye for the ridiculous, Swift's work invites listeners to recognize the familiar traits of the corrupt and self-important figures that populate our world. From humorous depictions of societal excess to astute advice on navigating moral dilemmas, Swift's poetry serves as both entertainment and a mirror reflecting our own experiences. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that promise to enlighten and amuse. Tune in to discover a new dimension of literature with every episode and enjoy the timeless relevance of Swift's insights.Copyright Single Author Genre アート 文学史・文学批評 生物科学 科学
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  • Selected Poems-Arthur Hugh Clough

    Selected Poems-Arthur Hugh Clough
    2026/08/26
    Sit back and listen to these light-hearted witty rhymes and see the world Jonathan Swift saw -- and maybe recognize your own. Think there is such a thing as corrupt rich guys who pretend they're God's gift to the world? So did Swift. Think some of these types strut around as if calls of nature don't apply to them? So did Swift. In one hilarious poem, he even describes gold diggers fighting over the loaded gentleman's gaseous offerings! His poem On Poetry, A Rhapsody, censored for treasonous mocking of the royal family, is in its rare uncensored form here. As free as he himself is with his sharp tongue against the blackened rich and corrupt , he knows others might have to kiss up to eat. So he includes many verses of advice on how to go about lying for a living, for example, "Your interest lies to learn the knack Of whitening what before was black." Despite the decay and hypocrisy he sees all around him he stays upbeat throughout -- even making fun out of his own tragic onset of deafness. You already know this giant of English literature for the great feast of prose he left us. Think of these delicious poems here as your sinful dessert. - Summary by Arthur Krolman
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    1 時間 21 分
  • Rainbow and the Rose-E. Nesbit

    Rainbow and the Rose-E. Nesbit
    2026/08/25
    Sit back and listen to these light-hearted witty rhymes and see the world Jonathan Swift saw -- and maybe recognize your own. Think there is such a thing as corrupt rich guys who pretend they're God's gift to the world? So did Swift. Think some of these types strut around as if calls of nature don't apply to them? So did Swift. In one hilarious poem, he even describes gold diggers fighting over the loaded gentleman's gaseous offerings! His poem On Poetry, A Rhapsody, censored for treasonous mocking of the royal family, is in its rare uncensored form here. As free as he himself is with his sharp tongue against the blackened rich and corrupt , he knows others might have to kiss up to eat. So he includes many verses of advice on how to go about lying for a living, for example, "Your interest lies to learn the knack Of whitening what before was black." Despite the decay and hypocrisy he sees all around him he stays upbeat throughout -- even making fun out of his own tragic onset of deafness. You already know this giant of English literature for the great feast of prose he left us. Think of these delicious poems here as your sinful dessert. - Summary by Arthur Krolman
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    2 時間 15 分
  • Selection of Divine Poems-John Donne

    Selection of Divine Poems-John Donne
    2026/08/24
    Sit back and listen to these light-hearted witty rhymes and see the world Jonathan Swift saw -- and maybe recognize your own. Think there is such a thing as corrupt rich guys who pretend they're God's gift to the world? So did Swift. Think some of these types strut around as if calls of nature don't apply to them? So did Swift. In one hilarious poem, he even describes gold diggers fighting over the loaded gentleman's gaseous offerings! His poem On Poetry, A Rhapsody, censored for treasonous mocking of the royal family, is in its rare uncensored form here. As free as he himself is with his sharp tongue against the blackened rich and corrupt , he knows others might have to kiss up to eat. So he includes many verses of advice on how to go about lying for a living, for example, "Your interest lies to learn the knack Of whitening what before was black." Despite the decay and hypocrisy he sees all around him he stays upbeat throughout -- even making fun out of his own tragic onset of deafness. You already know this giant of English literature for the great feast of prose he left us. Think of these delicious poems here as your sinful dessert. - Summary by Arthur Krolman
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    49 分
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