S19E4: "Ecclesiastes 12" from the King James Version

June 23, 2025 · 13 min · Season 19 · Episode 4

About this episode

This episode features a reading of 'Ecclesiastes 12' from the King James Version, exploring the theme of death through poetry.

In this 19th season of the Well Read Poem, the principal theme of the six poems selected is that of Death. We selected these poems to provide a variety of imaginative treatments of what Henry James called "The Distinguished Thing", drawing on the writings of poets of different centuries, cultures and perspectives. We hope they are enjoyable, illuminating, and not so dismal as to discolor anyone's summer. Today's selection is "Ecclesiates 12" from the King James Version of the Bible. Readings begin at timestamps 5:08 and 8:55. To learn more about this podcast and host Thomas Banks, visit https://www.theliterary.life/the-well-read-poem/ .

People in this episode

Host: Thomas Banks

Topics covered

Death
Poetry
Imaginative treatments
Ecclesiastes
Literature
Philosophy

Keywords

Ecclesiastes
King James Version
poetry
death
Henry James
literature
imaginative treatments

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ecclesiastes 12, King James Version