The Shipwreck
A semi-autobiographical poem in three cantos recounts the wreck of the merchant ship Britannia. Written by William Falconer, a seaman of some experience, who survived one shipwreck himself with only two others of the 50 man crew and eventually perished in the loss of a second ship, the frigate Aurora, 20 years later. The poem is recognized for its realistic portrayal of life aboard an 18th century sailing vessel. - Summary by Fritz
Genre(s): Poetry
Language: English
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 01 | Memoir of Falconer, Part 1 | Phil Schempf |
00:30:09 |
| Play 02 | Memoir of Falconer, Part 2 | Phil Schempf |
00:37:34 |
| Play 03 | Introduction | Phil Schempf |
00:07:48 |
| Play 04 | Canto First, Part 1 | Phil Schempf |
00:07:39 |
| Play 05 | Canto First, Part 2 | Phil Schempf |
00:15:06 |
| Play 06 | Canto First, Part 3 | Phil Schempf |
00:17:40 |
| Play 07 | Canto First, Part 4 | Phil Schempf |
00:13:26 |
| Play 08 | Canto Second, Part 1 | Phil Schempf |
00:02:00 |
| Play 09 | Canto Second, Part 2 | Phil Schempf |
00:13:07 |
| Play 10 | Canto Second, Part 3 | Phil Schempf |
00:10:49 |
| Play 11 | Canto Second, Part 4 | Phil Schempf |
00:33:25 |
| Play 12 | Canto Third, Part 1 | Phil Schempf |
00:04:00 |
| Play 13 | Canto Third, Part 2 | Phil Schempf |
00:05:42 |
| Play 14 | Canto Third, Part 3 | Phil Schempf |
00:14:46 |
| Play 15 | Canto Third, Part 4 | Phil Schempf |
00:10:32 |
| Play 16 | Canto Third, Part 5 | Phil Schempf |
00:24:21 |
| Play 17 | Occasional Elegy | Phil Schempf |
00:05:41 |