Imaginations and Reveries

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Imaginations and Reveries

by George William Russell

EN·~7 hours·36 chapters

Chapters

36 total

IMAGINATIONS AND REVERIES

0:01

By "AE" [George William Russell]

0:02

PREFACE

1:30

PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION

0:30

NATIONALITY OR COSMOPOLITANISM

15:59

STANDISH O'GRADY

16:08

THE DRAMATIC TREATMENT OF LEGEND

8:55

THE CHARACTER OF HEROIC LITERATURE

8:33

A POET OF SHADOWS

6:54

THE BOYHOOD OF A POET

5:01
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Description

A richly varied collection gathered from twenty‑five years of contemplation, this volume brings together essays and tales that wander between art, politics, and the quiet corners of the imagination. The author’s restless mind shifts from passionate Irish nationalism to a broader, almost universal, vision of humanity, never allowing any single theme to dominate. Each piece feels like a personal journal entry, offering fresh insights while echoing a common inner light.

The writings probe the tension between national identity and cosmopolitan ideals, questioning how literature can both shape a nation’s soul and speak to a wider human experience. With keen observations on the decadence of contemporary art, the author examines how sensual desire and spiritual yearning intertwine, suggesting that true creativity must acknowledge both. Readers are invited to consider how cultural heritage and universal aspirations can coexist without losing their distinct voices.

Thought‑provoking yet accessible, the collection encourages listeners to balance opposing impulses within themselves, mirroring the broader dialogue of a world in transition. It’s an invitation to linger in reverie, to let imagination explore the delicate dance between the local and the eternal.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (412K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jake Jaqua, and David Widger

Release date

May 1, 2005

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George William Russell

George William Russell

1867–1935

A major voice of the Irish Literary Revival, he wrote under the name Æ and brought poetry, mysticism, art, and public life together in a way that still feels distinctive. His work moves between the visionary and the everyday, with a calm, searching spirit at its center.

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