
Transcribed from the 1918 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org
PREFACE
PRAYER
LO! IN THINE HONEST EYES I READ
THOUGH DEEP INDIFFERENCE SHOULD DROWSE
MY HEART, WHEN FIRST THE BLACK-BIRD SINGS
I DREAMED OF FOREST ALLEYS FAIR - I.
ST. MARTIN’S SUMMER
DEDICATION
THE OLD CHIMÆRAS, OLD RECEIPTS
This collection brings together a handful of previously hidden verses, rescued from scattered manuscripts and now gathered for the first time in a single listening experience. The poems range from quietly reverent prayers to tender love pieces, each revealing a personal side of the writer that was once kept private. Their sincerity shines through, whether he is wrestling with inner doubts, celebrating a fleeting summer romance, or tracing the quiet rhythm of everyday moments.
The language is intimate yet unpretentious, letting listeners feel the subtle shifts between hope and melancholy without heavy ornamentation. Imagery of blackbirds, moonlit fields, and wandering seas creates a vivid backdrop for reflections on faith, memory, and desire. Ideal for a reflective pause, these verses invite you to linger on the simple, heartfelt emotions that have endured across a century.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (105K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1996-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1850–1894
Best known for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, this Scottish writer turned adventure, suspense, and moral unease into stories that still feel vivid today. His life was shaped by illness, travel, and a restless imagination that carried him far beyond Victorian Edinburgh.
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