Personal Anthology audio recording, undated
Scope and Contents
An audio recording of Alfred Noyes reciting from his Personal Anthology, including readings of Noyes's poems: "Wizardry", "Bird Song", "The Highwayman", "Night Journey", "The Happy Hunting Ground", "The Waggon", "Forty Singing Seamen", and "The Double Fortress".
Dates
- Creation: undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Noyes, Alfred, 1880-1958 (Person)
Language of Materials
Mostly in English, with some French and German.
Access Note
Audio recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Full Extent
.5 hours (audio)
Physical Description
1 phonograph disc
Content Advisory
Users are advised that Noyes's recitation of the poem 'Forty Singing Seamen' contains an offensive racial epithet.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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