Heavens and Earth : $b A book of poems

audiobook

Heavens and Earth : $b A book of poems

by Stephen Vincent Benét

EN·~1 hours·52 chapters

Chapters

52 total
1

HEAVENS AND EARTH A BOOK OF POEMS

1:45
2

TWO VISIONS OF HELEN

0:01
3

THE FIRST VISION OF HELEN

6:51
4

THE LAST VISION OF HELEN

10:29
5

CHARIOTS AND HORSEMEN

0:01
6

THE RETORT DISCOURTEOUS

2:03
7

TWO AT THE CROSSROADS

2:15
8

SIR JOHN RIMBECK TO THE PRINCESS OF ACRE

0:51
9

THREE DAYS’ RIDE

4:42
10

THE PLOW

6:53

Description

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.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (77K characters)

Release date

2024-10-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Stephen Vincent Benét

Stephen Vincent Benét

1898–1943

Best known for turning American history and legend into vivid, memorable storytelling, this Pulitzer Prize-winning writer moved easily between poetry, fiction, and folklore. His work includes the Civil War epic John Brown's Body as well as enduring stories like "The Devil and Daniel Webster" and "By the Waters of Babylon."

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