By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University)
Should poetry be read in quiet solitude, enjoyed in silence? Or is poetry at its best when it is being declaimed, recited for an audience, and read aloud for the world to hear? The answer, of course, is ‘both’ and ‘it perhaps depends on the poem’.
Below, we introduce ten of the greatest poems suitable for being read aloud. Of course, this isn’t an exhaustive list, but we believe these are some of the best poems for reciting at the top of your voice. Have fun, everyone – and try not to startle your cat.