This project is complete and all audio files can be found in the catalogue: https://librivox.org/make-way-for-liberty-by-various/
Source text (please read only from this text!): https://archive.org/details/selectedpoemsmak00tomp/mode/2upFour aspects of warfare are explored in this stirring collection of poems written by some of the best poets of their era. The horrors of war, the valor of men in defending freedom and the remarkable patriotism and discipline evidenced in battle are all subjects of this concise collection of classic poetic narratives.
These four magnificent poems explore the concept of liberty and freedom and the individual valor and daring required to achieve a nation's common goals of independence and self-determination, despite the often dire consequences of which all involved in the struggle are too well aware but are willing and indeed eager to face.
These poems are evidence that tyranny can be conquered by those willing to make the essential sacrifice, to take the necessary risks, to stare down the specter of death and to replace their own fears with love and devotion to country.
And, yes, death will be a result but a result, despite its loss, pain and tragedy, for the common good - or in the words of poet James Montgomery, "Thus death made way for Liberty!", echoed by Tennyson's classic assertion, "Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die."
(Summary by Bruce Kachuk)
Target completion date: 2022-06-15
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Genres for the project: Poetry/Anthologies
Keywords that describe the book: freedom, loyalty, daring, valor, nationalism
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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:"Make Way for Liberty, by Various Authors. Read for LibriVox dot org by Bruce Kachuk. Make Way for Liberty, by James Montgomery."
End of recording:"[Poem Title] by [Author]. 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 Make Way for Liberty, by Various Authors."
Filename: makewayforliberty_#_various_128kb.mp3 where # is the section number (e.g. makewayforliberty_1_various_128kb.mp3)
Upload to the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
MC to select: Rapunzelina
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.