
OBERON.
OBERON.
THE ACCOLADE. A SONG FOR THE BEGINNING.
THE OLIVE BOUGH. A SONG FOR THE END.
FLOWER FANCIES.
LEPAGE’S JOAN OF ARC.
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE.
A NOCTURNE OF RUBINSTEIN.
AN EPITAPH WRITTEN IN THE SAND, ON A BUTTERFLY DROWNED IN THE SEA.
EMELIE.
A lively tapestry of verse unfolds, inviting listeners to drift between the solemn and the whimsical. The collection draws on the timeless spirits of Oberon and Puck, using their mythic presence to explore everything from moonlit forests to the quiet pulse of everyday moments. Each poem feels like a gentle summons to notice the hidden music in leaf‑whispers, sunrise hues, and the cadence of a heart’s secret longings.
The style is distinctly lyrical, with a rhythm that flows as smoothly as a river and pauses with the weight of a candle’s glow. Themes wander through love’s tender bloom, the fierce blaze of historic adventure, and playful jests that tease the listener’s imagination. References to classic literature, folk tales, and contemporary life mingle, creating a mosaic that feels both familiar and freshly discovered.
Listeners will find a balance of gravitas and mirth, a chorus of voices that celebrate nature’s splendor, human folly, and the enduring magic that lingers in ordinary days. The verses linger long after the final line, echoing in the mind like a soft, lingering melody.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (86K characters)
Release date
2024-05-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1859–1934
A poet, teacher, and literary scholar, she spent her whole professional life at Hunter College in New York and became known for graceful verse shaped by a deep love of English literature. Her writing moves easily between classical themes, lyric feeling, and a strong sense of learning worn lightly.
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