
TEASE
THE WILD COMMON
STUDY
DISCORD IN CHILDHOOD
VIRGIN YOUTH
MONOLOGUE OF A MOTHER
IN A BOAT
WEEK-NIGHT SERVICE
IRONY
DREAMS OLD AND NASCENT - OLD
A restless, intimate voice guides listeners through a tapestry of yearning and observation, where the speaker offers keys to hidden chambers of the soul and then questions the very act of opening them. The poems pulse with tactile images—jingles of keys, the crackle of gorse, the rush of water—while the language swings between playful teasing and fierce self‑examination.
The collection moves through distinct moods: the wild common landscape that mirrors inner turbulence, the quiet study of fleeting moments, the sharp echoes of childhood discord, and the trembling awakenings of youthful desire. Each section blends sensual detail with philosophical questioning, inviting you to linger on the scent of wind‑flowers, the hum of a blackbird, or the lingering sting of an ash‑tree’s lash. The result is a vivid, lyrical journey that feels both personal and universal, perfect for listeners who enjoy poetry that explores love, nature, and the restless search for self‑understanding.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (69K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
E-text prepared by Lewis Jones HTML file produced by David Widger
Release date
2007-09-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1885–1930
Best known for novels that tested the limits of what fiction could say about love, desire, and modern life, this English writer remains one of the boldest voices of the early 20th century. His work combines emotional intensity with sharp observations about class, industry, and human relationships.
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