A vision of life : $b Poems

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A vision of life : $b Poems

by Darrell Figgis

EN·~56 minutes·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total
1

TO MY WIFE

0:26
2

INTRODUCTION BY G. K. CHESTERTON

6:45
3

A VISION OF LIFE

28:49
4

TO A THRUSH

1:51
5

MULTUM IN PARVO

4:27
6

EXILE

1:41
7

A WORD TO THE CZAR

0:43
8

VIKING-THROES

0:52
9

“SENTENTIOUS”

1:00
10

AN IDYLL OF THE BROADS

1:03

Description

A tender devotion frames the opening of this intimate poetry collection, as the poet offers his wife a heartfelt promise that the verses will capture the depth of shared longing and comfort. The opening pages linger on the frustration of unfinished lines and the hope that the work will become a lasting testament to love, setting a personal tone that weaves through the entire book.

Beyond the dedication, the poems trace a quiet revival of the Elizabethan spirit, echoing the rich, layered meters of the era while resisting the plainness that marked later romantic trends. The verses are crafted with careful attention to rhythm, inviting listeners to savor each line as they would a complex musical passage, and they explore themes of spiritual yearning, moral reflection, and the subtle beauty of everyday moments.

The collection balances reverence for classical form with a modern sensitivity, offering a lyrical journey that feels both timeless and intimately contemporary. Listeners will discover a blend of lush language and gentle melancholy, a poetic conversation that feels like a quiet conversation between old souls reawakening to each other’s presence.

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Language

en

Duration

~56 minutes (54K characters)

Release date

2024-06-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Darrell Figgis

Darrell Figgis

1882–1925

An Irish writer and political activist, he moved through poetry, publishing, revolution, and parliament in a life as dramatic as any novel. His work and career were closely tied to the struggle for Irish independence, and his story ended in tragedy.

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