Book description
Imagine stumbling upon a book that doesn't just talk about poetry, but makes you think like a poet. Dai George's "How to Think Like a Poet" isn't a dry academic treatise-it's a vibrant, accessible journey through the minds of history's greatest wordsmiths, delivered as a brilliantly paced audiobook. Forget dusty textbooks; this feels like a conversation with a brilliant, passionate friend who's finally cracked open the door to poetry's magic.
George guides you not through dense analysis, but through the lived experiences and startlingly relevant questions these poets wrestled with: How do you capture a sunset? What does true love feel like in words? How can you speak truth to power without shouting? You'll hear Sappho's sharp, intimate gaze on desire, Rumi's soul-stirring whispers on connection, and Langston Hughes' soulful rhythm echoing through history. The genius? He shatters the old idea that poetry's only for scholars or the Western canon. You'll meet Li Bai's celestial Chinese landscapes, Rabindranath Tagore's global heart, and Aimé Césaire's revolutionary fire-all woven seamlessly into the narrative.
Listening, you don't just learn about these poets; you feel their urgency. George's narration (a perfect blend of warmth and insight) makes you lean in, as if he's sharing a secret. You'll hear the sound of Shakespeare's wit, the quiet intensity of Emily Dickinson's observations, and the bold, modern pulse of Frank O'Hara. It's not about memorizing lines-it's about learning to see the world with poetic eyes: noticing the hidden metaphor in a coffee cup, finding depth in a fleeting moment, understanding grief through a single image.
This audiobook transforms the intimidating vastness of poetry into something immediate and personal. George doesn't just say "read Shakespeare"; he shows you how Shakespeare saw the world, and why it matters for your life today. It's a gift for anyone who's ever felt poetry was out of reach-it's a masterclass in noticing, feeling, and expressing the world's beauty and complexity, one brilliant poet at a time. Press play, and suddenly, the world feels richer, stranger, and infinitely more poetic. Your new favorite way to see the world is waiting.
Knuckles
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Frosty
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Bridge Whip
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Murder Matter
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The Beekeeper
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Rocky Highway
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Legacy
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Gothic Slacker
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Keystone
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Iron Butterfly
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience