Narrative Verse, Volume 1

Poetry can capture the imagination in a few short lines, but narrative verse or poetry takes the form of telling a story whether it be simple or complex in a longer form. Among the most ancient forms of poetry it has widespread roots through almost every culture. In Volume 1, we bring you these classics: 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol' - Oscar Wilde 'The Highwayman' - Alfred Noyes 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Samuel Taylor Coleridge They are read for you by the renowned actors Sean Barrett and David Shaw-Parker.