#063 - 4 Classic Poems to Read Halloween Night (Shakespeare, Dickinson, Keats, and Byron)

Come read classic dark poetry with us! 🎃Gather around the candlelight this Halloween as we dive into the chilling, gothic world of classic literature. In this special episode of The Poetry Vessel Podcast, we read four atmospheric and haunting poems from some of history's most iconic poets—William Shakespeare, Lord Byron, John Keats, and Emily Dickinson—exploring themes of mortality, phantom beauty, tragic romance, and, of course, the apocalypse. Whether you are looking for a moody aesthetic to set the October ambiance, inspiration for the scary season, or simply want to appreciate the darker side of classic verse, pour a warm drink, dim the lights, and let these dark poems carry you into the night.\*CACKLES\*CHECK OUT MORE FROM TPV:👉 JOIN OUR FREE POETRY COMMUNITY: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/signup🙏 SUPPORT THE POETRY VESSEL:https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/donate👉 ALL OTHER LINKS: https://linktr.ee/nathanhassall🧠 HOW POETRY CHANGES YOUR BRAIN ONLINE COURSE (W/ DISCOUNT):https://www.nathanhassall.com/changeyourbrain📌 CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro & Halloween Special Welcome 01:02 Why Our Recording Locations Keep Changing 02:07 William Shakespeare’s Macbeth (The Witches' Song) 09:05 John Keats' Birthday & Reading "This Living Hand" 10:14 Handling Live Performance Mishaps & Technical Glitches 14:13 Emily Dickinson & Reading "A Certain Slant of Light" 33:09 Lord Byron & Reading the Apocalyptic Poem "Darkness" 48:48 Outro, Community Updates & Stay Spooky! PODCAST DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, discussions, and statements expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and are intended to represent their personal opinions and perspectives. Listener discretion is advised. The Poetry Vessel is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information presented and disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance on any information presented in this podcast.FTC DISCLAIMER:Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that if you click on them we may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The commission is paid by the retailers, at no cost to you, and this helps to support our channel and keep our videos free. Thank you!