This project is now complete! All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/the-silk-hat-soldier-and-other-poems-in-war-time-by-richard-le-gallienne/
Source text (please read only from this text!): https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19313This stirring collection of inspirational war-time poems by the renowned author Richard le Gallienne, offers an insightful examination of a world forced to endure one of the most trying and tragic times in history.
In these magnificent poems we witness first hand the pathos of humanity torn apart by World War I, a war like no other, a war affecting all walks of life and inspiring acts of courage, self-sacrifice and gallantry on a scale previously unknown. This was a war that brought society together in ways formerly inconceivable, that brought classes together, that brought souls and spirits together to fight for a cause that was deemed honorable, righteous and just. This was also a war that brought nations to their knees and people to the abyss of despair.
The remarkable skill of le Gallienne takes the reader to the brink of his own despair and frustration, then by demonstrating the power of determination, hope, inspiration and the anticipation of success, this distinguished poet demonstrates the strength of the human spirit to overcome, conquer, and triumph, despite conditions of unimaginable adversity and deprivation.
(Summary by Bruce Kachuk)
Target completion date: 2022-01-31
Prooflistening level: Standard
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Magic Window:
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LibriVox recording settings: mono (1 channel), 44100 Hz sample rate, 128 kbps constant bit rate MP3. See the Tech Specs
Intro to recording:
Leave 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning.
For the first section, say:
For the second and subsequent sections, you may use the shortened intro if you wish:"The Silk-Hat Soldier and Other Poems in War Time, by Richard le Gallienne. Read for LibriVox dot org by Bruce Kachuk. [Poem Title]"
End of recording:"[Poem Title] by Richard le Gallienne. Read for LibriVox dot org."
Say:
If you are recording the final section of the book, add:"End of poem. This recording is in the public domain."
Leave 5 seconds of silence at the end."End of The Silk-Hat Soldier and Other Poems in War Time, by Richard le Gallienne."
Filename: silkhatsoldier_#_legallienne_128kb.mp3 where # is the section number. (e.g. silkhatsoldier_1_legallienne_128kb.mp3)
Upload to the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
MC to select: triciag
Copy and paste the file link generated by the uploader into the relevant Listen URL field in the Section Compiler, enter the duration in the Notes field, and post in this thread to let your PL and MC know that you have uploaded a file. You may also post the file link in the thread.
