
BY FREDERIC MANNING
EIDOLA - THE CHOOSERS
SACRIFICE
RELIEVED - For S. J. Kimm
REACTION
THE OLD CALVARY - To the Rev. D. L. Prosser
THE GUNS
THE SIGN
A SHELL
THE FACE
Eidola unfolds as a tapestry of verse that drifts between forest glades and ancient shrines, inviting listeners into a world where light and shadow converse as living beings. The opening poems echo the chant of unseen choosers, the rustle of beech leaves, and the solemn prayers of those who linger at the edge of night. Themes of love, sacrifice, and the fragile beauty of mortal striving are woven through the lyrical language, creating a mood both haunting and reverent.
The narrative moves like a ritual, guiding the ear through scenes of mythic encounters—Aphrodite’s golden cymbals, the quiet march of nameless soldiers, and the murmurs of spirits hidden in ivy. Each section feels like a separate rite, yet they are linked by a persistent questioning of what it means to be a shadow among men. Listeners will feel the tension between the ethereal and the earthy, as the poet balances grand imagery with intimate, whispered confessions.
Language
en
Duration
~42 minutes (40K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2011-01-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1882–1935
Best remembered for one of the most vivid novels to come out of the First World War, this Australian-born writer brought a soldier’s eye and a poet’s ear to life in the trenches. His work feels intimate, unsparing, and deeply human.
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