
HEAVENS AND EARTH A BOOK OF POEMS
TWO VISIONS OF HELEN
THE FIRST VISION OF HELEN
THE LAST VISION OF HELEN
CHARIOTS AND HORSEMEN
THE RETORT DISCOURTEOUS
TWO AT THE CROSSROADS
SIR JOHN RIMBECK TO THE PRINCESS OF ACRE
THREE DAYS’ RIDE
THE PLOW
A sweeping canvas of verse, this collection moves from mythic tableaux to bustling city streets, letting the reader linger in both ancient forests and modern avenues. The opening poems summon the wild majesty of centaurs and the doomed love of Helen, painting a sunrise that feels both palpable and otherworldly. From there, the poet strides through bustling Broadway, quiet New England farms, and the restless hum of strike‑picketed Fifth Avenue, each piece a vivid snapshot of early‑twentieth‑century life.
Interwoven with humor, satire, and reflective tenderness, the book also offers quieter meditations on love, loss, and the fleeting nature of fame. Short lyrical experiments sit beside longer, narrative‑driven pieces, creating a rhythm that feels like walking through a gallery where each exhibit whispers its own story. Listeners will find a richly varied tapestry that balances grand, mythic ambition with the intimate details of everyday moments.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (77K characters)
Release date
Oct 14, 2024
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1898–1943
Best known for turning American history and folklore into vivid, memorable storytelling, he won the Pulitzer Prize for his Civil War poem John Brown’s Body. His work also gave readers enduring tales like "The Devil and Daniel Webster" and the haunting "By the Waters of Babylon."
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