By Still Waters: Lyrical Poems Old and New

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By Still Waters: Lyrical Poems Old and New

by George William Russell

EN·~29 minutes·32 chapters

Chapters

32 total

BY STILL WATERS, LYRICAL POEMS OLD AND NEW BY A.E.

1:47

A SUMMER NIGHT

1:51

CREATION

0:34

DUSK

0:30

NIGHT

0:30

DAWN

0:30

DAY

0:30

DANA

1:22

REMEMBRANCE

0:41

THE HOUR OF THE KING

0:49

Description

An intimate journey through verse, this collection weaves together timeless reflections and fresh meditations that linger long after the final line. The poet draws from the hush of a summer night, the rise of dawn, and the quiet pulse of creation, inviting listeners to feel the hush of mist‑laden fields and the echo of distant stars. Each piece balances reverent wonder with a personal voice, creating a tapestry that feels both ancient and newly spoken.

Spanning themes of forgiveness, brotherhood, and the elusive dance of celestial fire, the poems move from gentle lullabies of earthbound scenes to soaring contemplations of the divine. The language is lyrical yet accessible, offering moments of calm that pulse with subtle urgency, perfect for a reflective pause or a nightly wind‑down. As the verses unfold, they nurture a sense of belonging to a larger, ever‑turning cosmos.

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Language

en

Duration

~29 minutes (27K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Starner, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2005-08-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

George William Russell

George William Russell

1867–1935

A central figure in the Irish Literary Revival, this writer published under the striking pen name Æ and moved easily between poetry, painting, criticism, and public life. His work blends visionary mysticism with a deep interest in Ireland’s cultural and rural future.

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