Famous Men Reading Famous Poetry: Your Thursday Afternoon Treat

WATCH: 11 Famous Men Reading Classic Poetry
British actor Colin Firth attends the ceremony where he is granted the Freeman of the City of London at Guildhall in central London, Thursday, Mar. 8, 2012. One of the oldest surviving traditional ceremonies still in existence today, the honour grants the Freedom of the City of London. The medieval term 'freeman' meant someone who was not the property of a feudal lord, but enjoyed privileges such as the right to earn money and own land. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
British actor Colin Firth attends the ceremony where he is granted the Freeman of the City of London at Guildhall in central London, Thursday, Mar. 8, 2012. One of the oldest surviving traditional ceremonies still in existence today, the honour grants the Freedom of the City of London. The medieval term 'freeman' meant someone who was not the property of a feudal lord, but enjoyed privileges such as the right to earn money and own land. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)

As the day presses on and your mind becomes hazy with the chaos of the week, it's imperative that you take a moment to breathe. And to while you're doing so, why not grab a cup of tea and recline while listening to the soothing sound of some fantasically talented men reciting a bit of your favorite poetry? From Benedict Cumberbatch to Tom Waits, enjoy the words of Keats, Bukowski, Pinter, and many more.

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