Multilingual Short Works Collection 042 - Poetry & Prose

by Various

Price: Free
Language: mul
Source: LibriVox

What this book is like

This collection features a diverse array of short works, including poetry and prose, from various languages, showcasing the richness of global literature. Each piece, read by dedicated LibriVox volunteers, offers a unique glimpse into different cultures and literary traditions. The tone varies widely, from romantic and reflective poetry to historical essays, creating a tapestry of voices that resonate with listeners.

Listeners who appreciate multilingual literature or are curious about international voices will find this collection engaging. The auditory experience brings a new dimension to these works, allowing the rhythm and emotion of the original language to shine through, making it an enriching alternative to traditional reading.

About this book

LibriVox recording of Multilingual Short Works Collection 042 - Poetry & Prose by Various.
Read by LibriVox Volunteers.

This is our 42nd collection of short pieces, poetry or prose, fiction and non-fiction, in several different languages (except standard English) as listed below. All chosen and recorded by Librivox volunteers. - - Summary by ToddHW

1. Arabic - انا و اخت المهاة والقمر [ana wa okhto lmahati wa lqamar] - 6:04
Elia Abu Madi (إيليا أبو ماضي)
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Keywords: poem, romantic

2. Bengali - কতবার ভেবেছিনু আপনা ভুলিয়া [Kotobar bhebechinu apona bhuliya] - 02:24
Rabindranath Tagore (poem). Composer of melody unknown.
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Keywords: love and longing

3. Braj - वृंदावन प्रवेश शोभा [Vrindavan Pravesh Shobha] - 09:27
Surdas (सूरदास)
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Keywords: Krishna Devotion, Bhakti Poetry, Hindu Devotional Poetry, Krishna's life

4. French - La Princesse enchantée - 6:43
François-Marie Luzel
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Keywords: Conte breton

5. French - Richelieu et la marine - 1:04:08
Gabriel Hanotaux
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Keywords: Histoire Marine, France, Europe

6. Garo - Nama song, Ching.a song - 02:15
Tochang (lyrics), Joseph P. Webster (music)
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Keywords: Hymn, Sweet By-and-By

7. Hindi - अरण्य बाला [Aranya Bala] - 06:26
Gulab (गुलाब)
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Keywords: Indian literature, India before independence, Indian Poetry, Woman's Beauty, Forest, Nature

8. Hindi - गज्जू का चबूतरा [Gajju Ka Chabutra] - 22:57
Atmaram Deokar (आत्माराम देवकर)
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Keywords: Indian literature, India before independence, Loyalty, Love, Children

9. Hindi - ज्ञानोन्मेष [Gyanonmesh] - 01:45
Ramnarayan Mishra (रामनारायण मिश्र)
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Keywords: Indian literature, India before independence, Enlightenment, Philosophy

10. Hindi - हिमालय का पथिक [Himalay ka Pathik] - 08:56
Jaishankar Prasad (जयशंकर प्रसाद)
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Keywords: Romance, Love Story, Wanderer, Nature, Mountains, Lyrical Fiction, Indian literature, India before independence

11. Hindi - कानूनी कुमार [Kanuni Kumar] - 28:48
Premchand (प्रेमचंद)
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Keywords: Satire, Politics, Legislation, Society, Indian literature, India before independence

12. Hindi - मेरी टेक [Meri Tek] - 01:50
Matadin Shukla (मातादीन शुक्ल)
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Keywords: Faith, Crisis of Faith, Disillusionment

13. Hindi - निर्माण [Nirmaan] - 28:17
Raghuvarprasad Dwivedi (रघुवरप्रसाद द्विवेदी)
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Keywords: Indian literature, India before independence, Marriage, Newly Married Couple, Love, Trial, Seduction, Alcoholism, Loyalty

14. Hindi - प्रायश्चित [Prayashchit] - 28:42
Raghuvarprasad Dwivedi (रघुवरप्रसाद द्विवेदी)
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Keywords: Loyalty, Betrayal, Test of Love, Indian literature, India before independence

15. Hindi - रामलीला [Ramleela] - 19:31
Premchand (प्रेमचंद)
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Keywords: Indian literature, India before independence, childhood memories, innocence, devotion, festival, ramleela, village, hypocrisy, folk theatre

16. Hindi - तिल से ताड़ [Til Se Taad] - 25:58
Devendra Kumar Rai (देवन्द्रकुमार राय)
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Keywords: Bang Mahila, Rajendra Bala Ghosh, Detective, Murder, Mystery stories, India before independence, Indian literature, Bangla, Bengali, Translation, Fiction

17. Polish - Na spustoszenie Podola przez Tatarów - 2:43
Jan Kochanowski
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Keywords: wiersz, ostrzeżenie, lament, wojna

18. Portuguese - Alegres campos, verdes arvoredos - 00:38
Francisco de Sá de Miranda
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Keywords: Classical Portuguese Poetry, Cantigas, Sadness

19. Portuguese - Comigo me desavim - 00:38
Francisco de Sá de Miranda
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Keywords: Classical Portuguese Poetry, Cantigas, Sadness

20. Spanish - Don Juan, pequeño poema - 37:03
Ramón de Campoamor
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Keywords: poetry, romance, irony

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