The "Multilingual Short Works Collection 025 - Poetry & Prose" is a diverse and captivating anthology featuring a range of writers from different backgrounds and languages. The collection includes a mix of poetry and prose, with each work offering a unique perspective and voice.

One of the standout features of this anthology is the inclusion of works in multiple languages, allowing readers to experience the beauty and power of different languages and cultures. From the lyrical poetry to the thought-provoking prose, each piece in the collection is rich in imagery and emotion, drawing readers in and leaving a lasting impact.

Overall, the "Multilingual Short Works Collection 025 - Poetry & Prose" is a thoughtfully curated and beautifully crafted anthology that showcases the talent and creativity of a diverse group of writers. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the beauty and versatility of language, and who enjoys exploring different literary traditions.

Book Description:
This is our 25th collection of short pieces, poetry or prose, fiction and non-fiction, in several different languages as listed below. All chosen and recorded by volunteers.

Chinese - 蜀道難 [Shǔ dào nán] -
2:29
李白 [Li Bai]
Keywords: scenery, challenge, danger, desolation, dreariness, exaggeration, myth, legend, concern, depravity
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Chinese - 蜀相 [Shu xiang] -
0:50
杜甫 [Du Fu]
Keywords: Chengdu, admiration, three kingdoms, regret, praise, lament, expectations
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Esperanto - La ovala portreto -
10:37
Edgar Allan Poe, translated by Albert Frank Milward
Keywords: Esperanto translation of „The Oval Portrait”
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German - Das gemordete Kind, aus Lettische Märchen -
1:49
Victor von Andrejanoff
Keywords: multilingual, german, fairy tale, haunt, ghosts
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Italian - Alla sera -
1:33
Ugo Foscolo
Keywords: multilingual, italian, foscolo, poetry, sonnet, evening, darkness, death, peace, time, restlessness, war, patriotism
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Italian - Ben venga maggio -
2:24
Angelo Poliziano
Keywords: multilingual, italian, florentine, florence, renaissance, ballata, angelo poliziano, de medici, tournament, spring, may, youth, love, pleasure, carpe diem, transience, brevity of life, vanita
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Italian - Inferno, Canto V -
9:16
Dante Alighieri
Keywords: Paolo e Francesca, second level of Hell, lust, lovers
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Italian - In morte del fratello Giovanni -
1:26
Ugo Foscolo
Keywords: multilingual, italian, catullus, foscolo, poetry, sonnet, death, grief, burial, funeral rites, exile
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Latin - Carmen CI -
1:52
Gaius Valerius Catullus
Keywords: multilingual, latin, catullus, carmina, death, grief, funeral rites
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Latin - De Herotionte, Epìgramma V.35 -
1:38
Marcus Valerius Martialis
Keywords: multilingual, latin, martialis, martial, epigrammata, epigram, death, child, grief
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Latin and French - Orientis Partibus -
4:10
Anonymous
Keywords: multilingual, latin, french, medieval, feast of the ass
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Luxembourgish - Fréjorsdoft -
1:01
Michel Lentz
Keywords: nature, spring, poetry, fun
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Macedonian - Т'га за југ [Tga za jug] -
2:00
Konstantin Miladinov
Keywords: longing, lake, homesickness, sadness, natural treasures
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Maltese - Il Kantilena -
1:50
Pietru Caxaru
Keywords: oldest known Maltese poem, l-eqdem poeżija bil-Malti, xideu il cada, huakit hi mirammiti, Caxaro, the house that crumbled
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Polish - Bakczysaraj -
1:03
Adam Mickiewicz
Keywords: podróź, historia, przyroda, przemijanie, poezja, sonet
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Romanian - Departe sunt de tine... -
2:04
Mihai Eminescu
Keywords: Mihai Eminescu, Poezii, Departe sint de time, Departe sunt de time, Poezia romaneasca
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Spanish - La ardilla, el dogo y el zorro -
4:17
Andrés Bello
Keywords: Poesía, Fábula, Andrés Bello
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Spanish - El león y el pastor -
2:20
Esopo
Keywords: moraleja, fábula, agradecimiento
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Spanish - Remordimiento -
8:06
Eduardo Zamacois
Keywords: suicidio, desamor, rompimiento, muerte
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Spanish - Solo -
2:36
José Campo-Arana
Keywords: soledad, reflexión, tristeza
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