Audiobooks by Katharine Tynan

Everything We've Done: Female Poets of WW1

"The horror of the male experience during World War One was well documented in poetry, memoir, and fiction throughout the 20th century. Women's voices of despair, endurance and anger, however, have often been forgotten. These poems of political fury, widowed brides, industry undertaken, and sons and friends loved and lost, give a heartbreaking insight into the experience of women throughout World War One. The full list of poems included in this collection are: - Joining the Colours, by Katharine Tynan - War Girls, by Jessie Pope - August 1914, by May Wedderburn Cannan - Rouen, by May Wedderburn Cannan - Dedication 8 March, by May Sinclair - Belgium, by Edith Wharton - Lament, by Katharine Tynan - Spring in War-Time, by Sara Teasdale - The Falling Leaves, by Margaret Postgate Cole - 'I know the truth! Renounce all others!', by Marina Tsvetaeva - Lamplight, by May Wedderburn Cannan - In a Soldier's Hospital 1: Pluck, by Eva Dobell - Perhaps 1916, by Vera Brittain - Field Ambulance in Retreat, by May Sinclair - At the Movies, by Florence Ripley Mastin - Reported Missing, by Anna Gordon Keown - from At the Somme: The Song of the Mud, by Mary Borden - from The Work, by Gertrude Stein - After the War, by May Wedderburn Cannan - The Veteran, by Margaret Postgate Cole - Epitaph On My Days in Hospital, by Vera Mary Brittain - Roundel, by Vera Mary Brittain - War Mothers, by Ella Wheeler Wilcox - The Lament of the Demobilized, by Vera Brittain - The Cenotaph, by Charlotte Mew - A War Bride, by Jessie St. John - Screens (In a Hospital), by Winifred Letts - The Deserter, by Winifred Letts - The Spires of Oxford, by Winifred Letts - Night Duty, by Eva DobellThis audiobook is fully indexed. Once downloaded, each book and chapter will be listed so you can easily navigate to the individual section."

Charlotte Mew, Edith Wharton, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Gertrude Stein, Jessie Pope, Katharine Tynan, Margaret Postgate Cole, May Sinclair, Vera Mary Brittain, various (Author), Lucy Scott (Narrator)

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Women Poets of the Early 20th Century

"As the 1900’s begin women are in a difficult situation. Whatever the pretence of society the reality for almost all women is that they are second class and the property of men.There may be minor exceptions for royalty, nobility or vast wealth but in the main a woman’s life is expected to be in the service of her betters. That stance has existed for millennia.What is slowly beginning to bring change are two forces. Education and War. Education is beginning to inform both genders that learning is the birth right of all and to the benefit of all. And this education can be gained at school or the workplace, and through liberal parents but at them all it can be stifled and muzzled into dissent. War is being fought on a worldwide scale consuming vast resources of young male muscle and the need for workers to manufacture arms and armaments so that enemies can be overcome and the promise of a ‘better society’ made.Society is now beginning to grant the vote as it inches forward on allowing women to be fully endowed with other rights of equality. Of course, this is mainly for white women in the west, those under the rules of Empire have even further to go in obtaining basic human rights.Whilst women have created enduring works of literature and poetry for centuries, much has remained hidden and voiceless. But technology and the mass distribution of printed materials has allowed new ideas and thoughts to circulate, to demand a voice. In this volume their talents and voices speak with determination, wisdom, courage and love on many subjects through their extraordinary verse."

Katharine Tynan (Author), Laurel Lefkow (Narrator)

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A Rhyme A Dozen - Mothers

"'A dime a dozen' as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English 'cheap as chips' but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit 'A Rhyme a Dozen' as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.1 - A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poems, 12 Poets, 1 Topic - Mothers - An Introduction2 - My Mother by Francis Ledwidge3 - The Revolt of Mother by Alice Duer4 - The Young Mother by Katharine Tynan5 - To Mother by Marina Ivanova Tsvetaeva6 - My Mother's Hands by Anonymous7 - The Slave Mother by Frances E W Harper8 - To My Mother by Edgar Allan Poe9 - Mother's Day Proclamation by Julia Ward Howe10 - The Mother's Charge by Charlotte Perkins Gilman11 - The Mother by Patrick Pearce12 - The Mother by May Herschel-Clarke13 - The Mother's Grief by Ina Coolbirth"

Julia Ward Howe, Katharine Tynan (Author), Niamh Cusak (Narrator)

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The Poetry of Katharine Tynan

"Katherine Tynan was born on January 23rd 1859 into a large farming family in Clondalkin, County Dublin, and educated at a convent school in Drogheda. In her early years she suffered from eye ulcers, which left her somewhat myopic. She first began to have her poems published in 1878. A great friend to Gerard Manley Hopkins and to WB Yeats (who it is rumoured proposed marriage but was rejected). With Yeats to encourage her, her poetry blossomed and she was equally supportive of his. She married fellow writer and barrister Henry Albert Hinkson in 1898. They moved to England where she bore and began to raise 5 children although two were to tragically die in infancy. In 1912 they returned to Claremorris, County Mayo when her husband was appointed magistrate there from 1912 until 1919. Sadly her husband died that year but Katherine continued to write. Her output was prolific, some sources have her as the author of almost a 100 novels. Here we concentrate on her poetry. Amongst the classics such as 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley' are numerous war poems. She is now sometimes grouped amongst the War Poets of the First World War. Her experience was not direct but as a Mother with one son serving in France and another in Palestine, the emotions, fears and doubts are expressed in a beautiful heart-felt way. Katharine died on April 2nd 1931 and she is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery in London.1 - The Poetry of Katherine Tynan - An Introduction2 - Any Woman by Katharine Tynan3 - The Nurse by Katharine Tynan4 - The Only Child by Katharine Tynan 5 - Alienation by Katharine Tynan6 - The Young Mother by Katharine Tynan7 - Any Mother by Katharine Tynan8 - The Only Son by Katharine Tynan9 - The Father by Katharine Tynan10 - The Summons by Katharine Tynan11 - Joining the Colours by Katharine Tynan12 - The Aerodrome by Katharine Tynan13 - Flower of Youth by Katharine Tynan14 - A Lament by Katharine Tynan15 - The Predestined by Katharine Tynan16 - A Hero by Katharine Tynan17 - Mid the Piteous Heap of Dead by Katharine Tynan18 - The Weeping Babe by Katharine Tynan19 - All Souls by Katharine Tynan20 - No Man's Land by Katharine Tynan21 - The Old Soldier by Katharine Tynan22 - Salutation by Katharine Tynan23 - Wings in the Night by Katharine Tynan24 - The Great Sorrow by Katharine Tynan25 - The End of the Day by Katharine Tynan26 - They Who Return by Katharine Tynan27 - Quiet Eyes by Kathaine Tynan28 - The Refuge by Katharine Tynan29 - The Foggy Dew by Katharine Tynan30 - A Song of Spring by Katharine Tynan31 - Slow Spring by Katharine Tynan32 - Sheep and Lambs by Katharine Tynan33 - Easter by Katharine Tynan34 - Winter Sunset by Katharine Tynan35 - A Gardener Sage by Katharine Tynan36 - The Bird's Bargain by Katharine Tynan37 - St Francis and the Birds by Katharine Tynan38 - The Wind That Shakes the Barley by Katharine Tynan39 - Blessings by Katharine Tynan40 - A Song for the New Year by Katherine Tynan41 - Mater Dei by Katharine Tynan42 - Immortality by Katharine Tynan43 - The Epitipah by Katharine Tynan"

Katharine Tynan (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Kelly O'doherty, Tanya Thomson (Narrator)

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Fifty Shades of Ireland

"The beautiful island of Ireland has endured a history that is pock-marked with struggle and oppression, with religious division and self-serving administrations. It has sacrificed its youth in wars, its generations in famines and emigration but it has never forsaken its calling that Ireland is a beacon of dignity, humanity and a home for words and literature of every description.Across the centuries, whatever its joys or torments, its poets have assembled verse that speaks from its soul. These fifty poems can never be a complete package of Ireland. They give glimpses, aspects, insights and thoughtful views and opinions of a nation that is proud, free and gloried with a history that few others can carry. That few others possess. From Katharine Tynan, Francis Ledwidge, Isabella Valancy Crawford and Thomas Moore to James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and W B Yeats this roll-call of wordsmiths speaks of Ireland and for Ireland."

Francis Ledwidge, Katharine Tynan, W B Yeats (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Kelly O'doherty, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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St Patrick's Day - A Holiday In Verse

"There is a day in March when people of Irish descent, in whole or part, and those who just wish to partake of the Shamrock Isle's legendary hospitality, come together the world over to celebrate the world's most popular National festival: St Patrick's day.That day is March 17th, the traditional anniversary of his death in 561. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is acknowledged as the one who brought Christianity to its shores and drove out the snakes! Although it is now generally accepted that snakes never inhabited Ireland and it's more likely a reference to the driving out of pagans or druids.Now we celebrate not just St Patrick or St Paddy's day but all things tinged with the green, all things Irish and its culture with parades, céilís, parties and the wearing of green clothing or shamrocks, and the hours, long into the night, are filled with laughter and good-natured exuberance. Although the day can coincide with the church rituals of Lent the restrictions on eating and drinking are lifted and this gives added impetus to the imbibing of alcohol, the whirl of dance and the clatter and chatter of a vibrant celebration. Our poets revel with the words and verse on every aspect of the day."

Francis Ledwidge, Katharine Tynan, W B Yeats (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Kelly O'doherty, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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The Poetry of World War I - Volume III - Women's Word on War

"War may be rationalized as Ôdiplomacy by other meansÕ but the reality is that when tribes, Nations and peoples bring themselves into armed conflict with one another mayhem, terror and slaughter are the result.In the First World War, The Great War, The War to End all Wars any idealistic aims that it was a Ôjust causeÕ and would be all over in a few months were shattered against the vast scale of millions dead or wounded all for the often temporary gains of a few miles of shell-pocked mud. Human bodies were of little more value than the bullets and shells which mowed them down.In this series of poetry volumes we look at the first world war from several viewpoints. From poets who died, often in battle, during its torturous years, to the women who write of war and its consequences as well as an anthology of those poets, some still of fame, and some now forgotten with only their words to bear witness for what they have experienced. Each has an individual point of view that bears its own truth.Whilst in modern times women fight and serve in many armed forces a century ago their work was needed to tend and comfort the sick and wounded from battle and help Nations, depleted of their menfolk, work as best they could.Within this vast landscape of pain and valour these women also put pen to paper to produce words that show us war from another angle. Their own. Whether it be jingoistic or patriotic, reflective or overwhelming their verses have an eloquence that is both painful and tender.This volume comes to you from Portable Poetry, a specialized imprint from Deadtree Publishing. Our range is large and growing and covers single poets, themes, and many compilations."

Amy Lowell, Katharine Tynan, Sara Teasdale (Author), Eve Karpf, Ghizela Rowe, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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