Shylock reasons with Mr. Chesterton, and other poems

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Shylock reasons with Mr. Chesterton, and other poems

by Humbert Wolfe

EN·~52 minutes·37 chapters

Chapters

37 total
1

PERSONALITIES. - SHYLOCK REASONS WITH MR. CHESTERTON.

4:36
2

THE UNKNOWN GOD.

10:35
3

CASSIO HEARS OTHELLO.

1:11
4

THE FIRST AIRMAN.

1:22
5

MARY. (Sister of Martha.)

2:20
6

THE SICILIAN EXPEDITION.

2:33
7

CAESAR AND ANTHONY.

1:03
8

THE DANCERS.

1:12
9

BATTERSEA.

0:32
10

THE WOODCUTTERS OF HÜTTELDORF.

4:33

Description

A striking mix of literary wit and quiet contemplation, this collection opens with a bold dialogue between two iconic figures, using their clash to probe the lingering shadows of prejudice, greed and faith. The poet’s voice weaves together references from Shakespeare to biblical lore, turning old grievances into fresh, thought‑provoking verses that linger long after the line is spoken. By framing timeless conflicts in a modern, conversational tone, the poems invite listeners to reflect on how history repeats itself in the everyday.

The subsequent pieces maintain the same lyrical intensity, shifting from sharp satire to tender reverence with seamless ease. Rich in rhythm and imagery, they balance humor with a solemn awareness of cultural memory, offering moments of both challenge and solace. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a world where ancient stories and contemporary concerns meet, encouraging a deeper look at the human heart beneath the verses.

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Language

en

Duration

~52 minutes (50K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2020-02-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Humbert Wolfe

Humbert Wolfe

1885–1940

An Italian-born British poet, critic, and civil servant, he was widely read in the 1920s and known for writing with wit, clarity, and a sharp eye for public life. His work moves easily between lyric feeling, literary commentary, and memorable satirical verse.

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