His Lady of the Sonnets

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His Lady of the Sonnets

by Robert Winkworth Norwood

EN·~54 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

54:55

Description

A lyrical odyssey unfolds in this collection of sonnets, where a dreaming poet awakens to a love that feels both timeless and immediate. Drawing on mythic echoes from Eden to Ithaca, each verse threads classical allusion with personal devotion, inviting listeners to hear the whisper of ancient seas and the glow of moon‑lit gardens. The opening stanzas set a tone of reverent awe, as the speaker likens his beloved to a goddess whose very presence turns night into light.

The poetry glides between sensual description and spiritual contemplation, weaving images of lilies, opals, and celestial gifts into a portrait of yearning that feels both intimate and universal. Listeners are guided through a landscape of dreams where love is as expansive as a spring among hills, yet as delicate as a single rose petal. The work enchants with its musical cadence, making each sonnet a moment of quiet wonder without revealing the narrative beyond its first tender release.

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Language

en

Duration

~54 minutes (52K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

Sep 8, 2011

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Robert Winkworth Norwood

Robert Winkworth Norwood

b. 1874

A Canadian poet and Anglican clergyman, he brought lyric warmth and a preacher’s energy to both his verse and his public life. His career carried him from Nova Scotia to major pulpits in the United States, where he became known as a compelling speaker as well as a writer.

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