Gloucester Moors and Other Poems

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Gloucester Moors and Other Poems

by William Vaughn Moody

EN·~1 hours·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total
1

By William Vaughn Moody

0:20
2

GLOUCESTER MOORS AND OTHER POEMS

0:09
3

NOTE

0:24
4

POEMS

0:00
5

GLOUCESTER MOORS

3:11
6

GOOD FRIDAY NIGHT

2:13
7

ROAD-HYMN FOR THE START

1:40
8

AN ODE IN TIME OF HESITATION

9:42
9

THE QUARRY

2:09
10

ON A SOLDIER FALLEN IN THE PHILIPPINES

1:14

Description

This volume gathers the lyrical work of a poet who captures both the raw vigor of the New England coast and the deeper currents of human feeling. Across its pages you’ll find sweeping descriptions of moorlands, bustling fishing towns, and quiet moments of contemplation, all rendered in a voice that balances vivid detail with a thoughtful rhythm.

The opening poem, set on the windswept moors near Gloucester, moves from the bright hues of summer flora to the relentless churn of the sea, drawing parallels between the natural world and the restless souls who work it. Its lines echo the tension between stability and change, inviting listeners to feel the pulse of the tide and the yearning of those who watch it.

Later pieces turn toward broader concerns—fire as a symbol of renewal, the weight of judgment, and the stark realities of war and faith. Each poem offers a distinct mood, from solemn reflection to urgent call, making the collection a rich listening experience that resonates long after the final stanza.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (83K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Garcia, C. St. Charleskindt and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)

Release date

2009-01-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Vaughn Moody

William Vaughn Moody

1869–1910

Remembered for poetry and drama that stood between the old century and the new, this American writer brought a serious, lyrical voice to the stage and page before dying at just forty-one. His best-known work includes the play The Great Divide and poems collected in Gloucester Moors and Other Poems.

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