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Tower Beyond Tragedy: By Robinson Jeffers

Marian Seldes
Tower Beyond Tragedy: By Robinson Jeffers Released two years after poet Robinson Jeffers’ death in 1962, this recording features nine poems by the poet read by Special Tony Award Winner Marian Seldes. Most notable is the reading of Tower Beyond Tragedy, a narrative poem in epic form that explores the story and psyche of Orestes after the death of Agamemnon. The liner notes include poem texts.

Track Listing

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The Beauty of Things Marian Seldes 01:18
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The World's Wonders Marian Seldes 03:16
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The Old Stonemason Marian Seldes 02:39
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Joy Marian Seldes 00:50
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Final Speech: Cretan Woman/Aphrodite Marian Seldes 00:57
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Cassandra/Tower Beyond Tragedy Marian Seldes 10:57
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Final Scene: Tower Beyond Tragedy/Electra and Orestes Marian Seldes 24:31