A Defence of Poetry and Other Essays

In this luminous collection the author turns the mind toward the deepest currents of human feeling, beginning with a richly imagined meditation on love. He asks what love truly is, tracing its power to bind us not only to other people but to the very fabric of nature—from the rustle of leaves to the voice of a solitary wind. The essay unfolds as a heartfelt quest for a shared imagination that can bridge the gaps between isolated souls.

The second essay shifts its gaze to life itself, inviting listeners to marvel at the miracle of existence amid the ordinary fog of habit. It contemplates the rise and fall of empires, the ebb of ideas, and the relentless transformation of the world, urging a fresh appreciation of our fleeting yet wondrous place within it. Together, these essays offer a poetic, introspective journey that resonates with anyone longing to understand the forces that shape our inner and outer worlds.