A chant of love for England, and other poems

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A chant of love for England, and other poems

by Helen Gray Cone

EN·~1 hours·37 chapters

Chapters

37 total
1

A CHANT OF LOVE FOR ENGLAND

0:07
2

In Memoriam

0:50
3

A CHANT OF LOVE FOR ENGLAND

1:21
4

SOLDIERS OF THE LIGHT

2:25
5

THE STORY OF THE “ORIENT”

3:25
6

POVERTY ROW

1:32
7

THE TRUMPETER

0:48
8

GREENCASTLE JENNYA BALLAD OF ’SIXTY-THREE

2:38
9

BY THE BLOCKHOUSE ON THE HILLA BALLAD OF ’NINETY-EIGHT

1:59
10

THE HOUSE OF HATE

2:16

Description

This volume gathers a heartfelt series of poems that echo the fervor and sorrow of a nation at war. The verses weave reverent odes to England’s historic glories with intimate memorials for those who fell on the battlefield, blending pride, grief, and a yearning for peace. The poet’s language is rich with allusions to classic figures and vivid wartime imagery, inviting listeners to feel both the triumph and the tragedy of the era.

Across its pages the collection shifts from bold chants to quiet meditations, each piece striking a balance between personal loss and collective resolve. Listeners will encounter striking images of battlefields, sacred churches, and the enduring spirit that the poet believes can never be shattered. The work offers a window onto the emotional landscape of 1915, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in poetry that captures both history and the human heart.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (76K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

London: J. M. Dent & Sons, 1915.

Credits

The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2023-08-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Helen Gray Cone

Helen Gray Cone

1859–1934

A poet, teacher, and literary scholar, she spent her whole professional life at Hunter College in New York and became known for graceful verse shaped by a deep love of English literature. Her writing moves easily between classical themes, lyric feeling, and a strong sense of learning worn lightly.

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