
audiobook
Fifteenth Volume
LITTLE CLASSICS - EDITED BY - ROSSITER JOHNSON
Minor Poems
A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.
THE VOYAGE.
KUBLA KHAN.
SHE WAS A PHANTOM OF DELIGHT.
THE SLANTEN LIGHT O' FALL. - (DORSET DIALECT.)
A HEALTH.
ON A GIRDLE.
A modest yet lively anthology gathers verses that drift from playful myth to sweeping seascapes, offering listeners a gentle immersion in the rhythms of late‑19th‑century poetry. The pieces are concise enough to linger in the ear, each one a vignette that captures a moment—whether it’s Pan’s mischievous tinkering with reeds beside a river or a lone sailor’s awe at sunrise over endless waters. The language is vivid but approachable, allowing the listener to feel the rustle of leaves, the splash of waves, and the quiet humor that threads through the collection.
Among the standout poems, a spirited tribute to the god Pan transforms a simple reed into a musical instrument, blending reverence and wit as the deity coaxed sweet tones from nature itself. Another, “The Voyage,” charts a restless journey across ever‑changing horizons, its verses echoing the thrill of discovery and the bittersweet pull of distant dreams. Together, these works invite a relaxed, reflective listening experience, perfect for a quiet afternoon or a thoughtful evening pause.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (204K characters)
Series
Little Classics, Volume 15 (of 18)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Meredith Bach, Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2010-11-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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