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Sea Fever

From: Clearwater Moment
Length: 01:46

Short Poem on the wonders of sailing Read the full description.

081003seafever_small British poet, John Masefield, had a skill for describing the adventurous lifestyle of sailors. "Sea Fever" is his most celebrated poem and is a favorite among sailors and poets alike. This audio piece captures the excitement of live recitation of poetry and was recorded around a campfire with friends.

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Piece Description

British poet, John Masefield, had a skill for describing the adventurous lifestyle of sailors. "Sea Fever" is his most celebrated poem and is a favorite among sailors and poets alike. This audio piece captures the excitement of live recitation of poetry and was recorded around a campfire with friends.

Broadcast History

WAMC Northeast Public Radio, October 3, 2008. Clearwater Moment iTunes Podcast, October 3, 2008, Clearwater.org audio archive

Related Website

http://www.clearwater.org/wamc-clearwater-moment