
BY - CHARLES G. D. ROBERTS
LONDON CONSTABLE AND COMPANY LIMITED 1919
NEW POEMS
TO SHAKESPEARE, IN 1916
"THE UNKNOWN CITY"
O EARTH, SUFFICING ALL OUR NEEDS
MONITION
ON THE ROAD
HILL TOP SONGS - I
IN THE VALLEY OF LUCHON
A fresh gathering of poems, this volume opens with a striking dialogue to Shakespeare that echoes the turbulence of a world still reeling from war. The verses move from stark, iron‑clad reflections on conflict and loss to tender meditations on earth’s quiet generosity, weaving together images of lone cicadas, hilltop songs, and the restless tread of travelers. Each piece balances vivid description with a contemplative voice, inviting listeners to linger on the pulse of ordinary moments and the restless yearning of the human spirit.
The collection then stretches into imagined realms—a hidden city of dreamers, a monition whispered on a wind from the world’s end, and the ever‑present “road” that beckons with unseen promises. Through landscape and myth, the poet explores resilience, the search for meaning, and the subtle grace that lingers in daily wanderings, offering a listening experience that feels both intimate and expansive.
Language
en
Duration
~17 minutes (16K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2019-07-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1860–1943
A pioneering Canadian poet and storyteller, he helped shape a distinct national literature and became one of the first Canadian writers to earn an international audience. He is especially remembered for vivid nature writing and animal stories rooted in the landscapes of New Brunswick.
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