Billy Collins Live Audiobook by Billy Collins

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/65/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Billy Collins Live Subtitle: A Performance at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, April 20, 2005 Author: Billy Collins Narrator: Billy Collins Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-17-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 226 votes Genres: Drama & Poetry, Poetry Publisher's Summary: Performed by the author at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City, Billy Collins reads 24 of his poems, including "Dharma", a spiritual yet humbling ode to man's best friend, "The Lanyard", an amusing recollection about the popular, if not pointless, summer camp pastime, and "Consolation", a tongue-in-cheek reflection of a cancelled European trip, and the benefits of staying home instead. In addition to the poetry readings, Collins also spends some time in a brief question and answer session where he reflects on what makes good poetry, his own process of reaching his audiences as a poet, the success of his Poetry 180 programs in schools nationwide, and an amusing sidebar on his memories growing up as an only child. At times pensive and sardonic, amusing and subtly sarcastic, Billy Collins Live celebrates both the simple and the complex in a language that appeals to all. Editorial Reviews: Why we think it's Essential: If you prefer your poetry dry, stale and dusty, stay clear of this program. However, if you prefer it to be warm, funny, and exciting, you are in luck. Or, if you don't know if you like poetry, I can assure you, you will enjoy Collins' accessible work. This former poet laureate offers such a wonderful performance that he upstages the introductory banter by comedian Bill Murray. Beth Anderson