Children of the Night

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Children of the Night

by Edwin Arlington Robinson

EN·~1 hours·56 chapters

Chapters

56 total
1

THE CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT

0:01
2

by Edwin Arlington Robinson - [Maine Poet — 1869-1935.]

0:08
3

The Children of the Night

1:50
4

Three Quatrains

0:38
5

The World

0:34
6

An Old Story

0:22
7

Ballade of a Ship

1:27
8

Ballade by the Fire

1:06
9

Ballade of Broken Flutes

1:04
10

Ballade of Dead Friends

0:52

Description

A restless chorus of verses greets the listener, inviting reflection on the tension between darkness and light that shapes every human heart. The poet weaves together meditations on fame, ambition, and the fleeting nature of glory, urging us to consider what truly endures when the applause fades. Through lyrical paradoxes, the work asks whether we are bound by our own doubts or capable of stepping into a brighter, more honest existence.

Interlaced with vivid images of ships, storms, and ancient myth, the poems explore the fragile line between triumph and tragedy. A haunting ballad of a white ship lost to the sea becomes a metaphor for pride and loss, while an envoy’s whispered question about love and war adds a tender, questioning voice. The collection balances stark realism with a lingering sense of wonder, reminding us that even in the deepest night, a promise of dawn may linger.

The final sections turn inward, contemplating the weight of memory, envy, and the fleeting comfort of simple fireside moments. By juxtaposing personal regret with universal themes, the verses create a space where listeners can hear their own inner dialogues reflected back. It is a contemplative journey that encourages quiet introspection without prescribing a single answer.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (70K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by A. Light, L. Bowser, and David Widger

Release date

2008-07-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Edwin Arlington Robinson

Edwin Arlington Robinson

1869–1935

Best known for memorable poems like "Richard Cory" and "Miniver Cheevy," this American writer brought small-town lives and private disappointments into sharp, human focus. His plainspoken style and psychological depth helped make him one of the most respected poets of the early 20th century.

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