Goblins and Pagodas

A thoughtful meditation on the nature of art, this work opens with a lively essay that maps the restless intellectual climate of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The author surveys how science, philosophy, and the upheavals of war have shaken longstanding assumptions, then turns that same energy toward poetry, treating it as a bridge between visual and musical expression. By laying out a clear, if unconventional, theory of how words can evoke feeling much like colour or sound, the introduction invites listeners to reconsider the very foundations of literary craft.

Beyond the preface, the collection offers a series of poems and lyrical sketches that put those ideas into practice. Each piece experiments with form, rhythm, and imagery, aiming to trigger the emotions the essay describes. The result is an intimate listening experience that feels both scholarly and richly poetic, perfect for anyone curious about how language can sound, move, and resonate.