Newfoundland Verse

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Newfoundland Verse

by E. J. (Edwin John) Pratt

EN·~1 hours·28 chapters

Chapters

28 total

Sea Variations

5:21

The Toll of the Bells

1:19

The Ground-Swell

0:39

Magnolia Blossoms

1:23

The Ice-Floes

7:12

The Shark

0:44

The Fog

0:24

The Big Fellow

0:36

The Morning Plunge

0:23

In Absentia

0:49
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Description

A sweeping tribute to the Atlantic coast, this collection captures the sea’s ever‑shifting character—from the bright promise of sunrise to the brooding, grey depths of night. Through vivid imagery and rhythmic language, the poems paint the ocean as a living stage, where tides perform as trumpeters, dancers, and sculptors, each moment unveiling a new mask of personality.

The verses move beyond simple description, weaving the raw power of storms with the quiet resilience of coastal life. Themes of loss, renewal, and the timeless dialogue between humanity and the water echo throughout, inviting listeners to feel the salt‑sprayed air and hear the whispered legends of fishermen and sailors.

Rooted in Newfoundland’s rugged landscape, the work balances lyrical beauty with a stark honesty about nature’s unforgiving side. Listeners will be drawn into a world where the sea is both a nurturing mother and an unrelenting force, leaving a lingering sense of awe long after the final line fades.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (106K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

Jul 10, 2019

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

E. J. (Edwin John) Pratt

E. J. (Edwin John) Pratt

1882–1964

A major voice in 20th-century Canadian poetry, he brought epic scale and sharp storytelling to subjects ranging from the sea to war and human endurance. Born in Newfoundland and long based in Toronto, he helped shape Canada's literary life both as a poet and as a teacher.

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