
audiobook
NOTE
INTRODUCTION
A Vers de Société Anthology
TO CELIA
CUPID
ROSALIND’S MADRIGAL
ALL THINGS EXCEPT MYSELF I KNOW
CUPID AND CAMPASPE
A DITTY
SONG FROM “TWELFTH NIGHT”
This collection gathers a lively cross‑section of 19th‑century society verse, uniting the playful flirtations of courtly love with the sharp humor of metropolitan gatherings. Readers will hear the pulse of salon evenings, the gentle teasing of lovers, and the reflective sighs of poets who turned ordinary moments into elegant rhyme. Each piece is a snapshot of its era—an invitation to taste the genteel wit, tender longing, and occasional satire that defined a cultured social world.
Listening to the anthology feels like stepping into a grand parlor where voices rise and fall in harmonious succession. The seamless transitions between well‑known classics and hidden gems keep the experience fresh, while the melodic cadence of each poem invites both contemplation and a smile. Whether you’re drawn to romantic whisperings or clever repartee, these verses offer a timeless charm that resonates long after the final line fades.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (313K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow< Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2015-01-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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