Collected Poems: Volume One

audiobook

Collected Poems: Volume One

by Alfred Noyes

EN·~10 hours·65 chapters

Chapters

65 total
1

COLLECTED POEMS - BY - ALFRED NOYES - VOLUME ONE

0:36
2

THE LOOM OF YEARS

1:52
3

IN THE HEART OF THE WOODS

3:21
4

ART - (IMITATED FROM DE BANVILLE AND GAUTIER)

2:21
5

TRIOLET

0:16
6

A TRIPLE BALLAD OF OLD JAPAN

2:28
7

THE SYMBOLIST

0:47
8

HAUNTED IN OLD JAPAN

1:38
9

NECROMANCY - (AFTER THE PROSE OF BAUDELAIRE)

4:16
10

THE MYSTIC

2:24

Description

The verses in this collection pulse with a timeless reverence for nature, memory, and the unseen threads that bind us all. From the shimmering hush of star‑lit seas to the quiet breath of winter forests, the poet weaves images of birds, blossoms, and ancient looms into meditations on hope, loss, and the relentless flow of years. Each piece invites listeners to linger in the soft cadence of language, feeling the intertwining of heartbeats and wind as if they were part of a single, living tapestry.

Interspersed with lyrical explorations of love, mortality, and the mystery of the woods, the poems balance delicate melancholy with moments of fierce, radiant affirmation. The language is richly musical, echoing the rhythmic sway of a shuttle through a loom, while still remaining accessible enough to resonate deeply with modern ears. This volume offers an immersive auditory journey, encouraging listeners to discover their own reflections within its verses.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (598K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2009-11-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Alfred Noyes

Alfred Noyes

1880–1958

Best known for the vivid ballad "The Highwayman," this English poet wrote with a storyteller’s energy and a strong sense of rhythm. His work ranged from dramatic narrative poems to longer reflective writing, helping make him a popular literary voice in the early 20th century.

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