Embers, Volume 1.

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Embers, Volume 1.

by Gilbert Parker

EN·~36 minutes·48 chapters

Chapters

48 total

This eBook was produced by David Widger

0:02

EMBERS

0:01

Volume 1. - INTRODUCTION

2:37

PROEM

0:34

ROSLEEN

1:03

WILL YOU COME BACK HOME?

0:31

MARY CALLAGHAN AND ME

0:45

KILDARE

0:17

YOU'LL TRAVEL FAR AND WIDE

1:39

FARCALLADEN RISE

1:06
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Description

A quietly intimate collection, this volume gathers the poet’s earliest verses—memories and impressions that linger like fading embers. The introduction reveals a reluctance to share these personal pieces, yet the poems themselves shine with a youthful honesty that invites listeners into moments of love, loss, and quiet wonder. Each piece feels like a whispered confession, a snapshot of a time when feelings were raw and unfiltered.

Spanning themes from the lyrical charm of an Irish girl named Rosleen to the solemn reverence of a wedding ceremony, the verses move fluidly between tender romance, wistful longing, and the stark beauty of the countryside. Many of the poems have inspired well‑known composers, turning words into song and adding an extra layer of resonance. Listeners will find a blend of heartfelt narrative and musical rhythm, making the collection a soothing companion for anyone drawn to poetry that sings of memory and the simple, enduring pulse of everyday life.

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Language

en

Duration

~36 minutes (34K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Aug 1, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gilbert Parker

Gilbert Parker

1862–1932

A leading Canadian novelist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Gilbert Parker brought the history, landscapes, and cultural tensions of Canada to a wide international readership. His romantic and dramatic stories made him one of the best-known Canadian writers of his era.

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