Welcome to the index for Classic Poetry Aloud, a podcast series for some of the greatest poetry in English.

The growing catalogue currently includes over two hours of recordings. Search by poet, by theme, or by using the search box to the right.

These free readings (over 200 poems, by over 80 poets) would fill two CDs, and many more are planned. Click here for today’s reading, or subscribe at iTunes.

This week the poem of the week is When our two souls by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, recorded for Valentine’s Day.

You can find more poetry for Valentine’s Day in the Love Poetry category.

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We hope you enjoy listening to Classic Poetry Aloud.