Accolon of Gaul, with Other Poems

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Accolon of Gaul, with Other Poems

by Madison Julius Cawein

EN·~2 hours·37 chapters

Chapters

37 total

Transcriber's Note

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WITH - OTHER POEMS.

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By MADISON J. CAWEIN.

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LOUISVILLE. - JOHN P. MORTON & COMPANY. - 1889 - Copyrighted by - MADISON J. CAWEIN. - 1889

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ACCOLON OF GAUL. - With triumphs gay of old romance.—Keats. - PRELUDE.

1:14:48

DER FREISCHUTZ. - Es gibt im Menschenleben Augenblicke, Wo er dem Weltgeist näher ist als sonst.—Schiller.

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TO REVERY.

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LATE OCTOBER.

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AN ANEMONE.

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THE RAIN-CROW.

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Description

Step into a world where medieval legends swirl with vivid, dream‑filled verses. The opening poem drifts through enchanted forests, moonlit rivers, and the whispered counsels of Merlin, inviting listeners to wander alongside Accolon as he confronts love, honor, and the restless echoes of Arthurian courts. The language is lush and rhythmic, a tapestry of blooming roses, silver‑toned mist, and the bittersweet ache of a hero’s yearning.

Beyond the first act, the collection expands into a varied gallery of moods—swift, witty dances of courtly quarrels, tender reflections on evening’s hush, and playful dialogues with mythic figures. Each piece stands alone yet shares a common thread of yearning for beauty amid loss, rendering the poems both intimate and timeless. The listening experience feels like a gentle stroll through an old garden, where every stanza unfurls a new fragrance of wonder.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (155K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Lesley Halamek, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)

Release date

2010-09-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Madison Julius Cawein

Madison Julius Cawein

1865–1914

Best known as the “Keats of Kentucky,” this Louisville poet filled his work with birdsong, woods, seasons, and the feeling of the natural world close at hand. His poems were widely read in his lifetime and still appeal to listeners who enjoy richly musical, image-filled verse.

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