Ballads and Poems of Tragic Life

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Ballads and Poems of Tragic Life

by George Meredith

EN·~1 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
1

BALLADS AND POEMS OF TRAGIC LIFE

0:08
2

THE TWO MASKS

0:44
3

ARCHDUCHESS ANNE - I.

10:43
4

THE SONG OF THEODOLINDA

4:24
5

A PREACHING FROM A SPANISH BALLAD

3:17
6

THE YOUNG PRINCESS A BALLAD OF OLD LAWS OF LOVE - I

7:26
7

KING HARALD'S TRANCE

2:34
8

WHIMPER OF SYMPATHY

0:31
9

YOUNG REYNARD

0:44
10

MANFRED

0:34

Description

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.

Details

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.

About the author

George Meredith

George Meredith

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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