
How Salvator Won
PREFACE.
HOW SALVATOR WON.
THE GOSSIPS.
PLATONIC.
SOLITUDE.
GRANDPA’S CHRISTMAS.
AFTER THE ENGAGEMENT.
THE WATCHER.
FALSE.
A lively anthology of verse crafted for the spoken word, this collection gathers poems that revel in drama and rhythm. Compiled especially for readers who enjoy bringing poetry to life, the pieces range from early works to fresh creations, each chosen for its strong elocutionary potential. The language is vivid and the meter steady, inviting listeners to feel the pulse of each line as they recite it aloud.
Among the standout pieces is a breath‑taking race poem that captures the roar of a crowd, the thunder of hooves, and the fierce rivalry between two champion horses. Its energetic cadence and vivid imagery place the listener on the track, hearing every cheer and the jockey’s urgent commands. The anthology also offers lighter, conversational verses on love, gossip and everyday scenes, providing a well‑rounded showcase of dramatic poetry perfect for practice or pure enjoyment.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (117K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Thierry Alberto, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2020-04-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1919
A hugely popular American poet of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, she wrote in a direct, memorable style that brought poetry to a wide audience. She is still best known for "Solitude" and for the bestselling collection Poems of Passion.
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