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A lyrical journey unfolds through delicate verses that capture moments of yearning, fleeting beauty, and quiet devotion. The poet’s voice moves from moonlit Italian coasts to whispering English woods, weaving music, water, and starlight into intimate reflections on love’s elusive promise. Each stanza feels like a soft confession, a sigh that lingers long after the line ends.
The collection gathers both fresh compositions and cherished pieces from earlier works, offering a rich tapestry of emotions—from the tenderness of a quiet winter night to the restless pulse of a summer sea. Themes of longing, memory, and the fragile balance between hope and loss recur, inviting listeners to pause and hear the echo of a heart in love with both the world and a particular beloved. The poetry’s gentle rhythm and vivid imagery make it a comforting companion for quiet evenings or reflective moments.
Language
en
Duration
~34 minutes (33K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1996-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1884–1933
Known for lyrical poems of beauty, love, and loss, this early 20th-century American poet wrote with a clear musical grace that still feels intimate today. Her award-winning collection Love Songs helped make her one of the most admired lyric voices of her time.
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