
BALLADS AND POEMS OF TRAGIC LIFE
THE TWO MASKS
ARCHDUCHESS ANNE - I.
THE SONG OF THEODOLINDA
A PREACHING FROM A SPANISH BALLAD
THE YOUNG PRINCESS A BALLAD OF OLD LAWS OF LOVE - I
KING HARALD'S TRANCE
WHIMPER OF SYMPATHY
YOUNG REYNARD
MANFRED
A rich tapestry of lyrical verse, this collection weaves together mythic musings and stark human drama. Opening with a dialogue between the ancient muses, the poems explore the tension between comedy and tragedy, hinting at the masks we all wear when confronting love, loss, and destiny. The language is vivid and rhythmic, echoing the cadence of a lyre while inviting listeners to linger on each haunting line.
Among the standout pieces, a sprawling ballad follows Archduchess Anne, a regal figure caught in a web of courtly intrigue and looming conflict. As she watches the charismatic Count Louis from the shadows of power, the poem paints a world of battlefield valor, whispered conspiracies, and the fragile balance between duty and desire. The verses pulse with tension, offering a glimpse into a world where honor and emotion clash, leaving the listener poised on the edge of an unfolding tragedy.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (86K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David E. Brown, Bryan Ness, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2014-10-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1828–1909
A sharp-witted Victorian writer, he became famous for novels that mix social comedy with unusually deep attention to character and motive. His best-known books include The Ordeal of Richard Feverel, The Egoist, and Diana of the Crossways.
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