Journey of the Magi read by Edward Petherbridge 

I've been listening to Guinness, Gielgud, Laurie, even Eliot himself. This recitation beats them all. Petherbridge delivers deep sensitivity to the spiritual suffering and harshness of the world and the paradox of life and death in the incarnation.

I am always astonished afresh at the consummate ease with which Edward conjures words, mere words, into magic. Thank you, Sir.

Superb reading. Pictures in the mind, as all good poetry should be.

Like another favorite of mine, Jeremy Brett, Petherbridge is a totally absorbing, surprising, endlessly compelling master of the actor's art.

A masterful reading, completely in character of the Magi recollecting the harsh, fearful and tiring journey to Bethlehem, with wonderful use of silent, reflective pauses inbetween your gentle, wise intonation...this is how poetry should be read, excellent.

I keep returning to this. It is inspiring.

Absolutely beautiful.

Thank you for a magnificent rendition of this very special work.

This brought an old favourite to life. some Donne or Herbert, please. Wonderful start to the year.

Thank you, a beautiful reading.

The perfect ponce of it is as good a rendition as Eliot’s himself, if not better.

Perfect!

Nice!

That was awesome.

better than Gielgud's which is too formal and stilted. This is great

Bravo!