Petits Poèmes d'Automne

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Petits Poèmes d'Automne

by Stuart Merrill

FR·~29 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

29:06

Description

A whispering cascade of autumn‑touched verses invites listeners into a world where the fading light of the season becomes a mirror for longing, memory, and quiet rebellion. The poet weaves mythic images—enchantresses of distant isles, nightingales perched among lilies, and royal epics dissolved into rust‑colored leaves—creating a tapestry that feels both ancient and intimately personal. Each stanza balances delicate sensuality with a hint of melancholy, offering moments of tenderness that gently stir the imagination.

The collection unfolds in three sections, moving from love‑laden reveries through an interlude of song‑like reflections, and finally into a deeper “soul of autumn.” This progression guides the ear from fragile hopes to a resonant, almost reverent contemplation of time’s slow, inevitable march. The language is lyrical yet accessible, making the work a soothing companion for quiet evenings or reflective walks beneath turning trees.

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Language

fr

Duration

~29 minutes (27K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Ruth Hart

Release date

Sep 10, 2008

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Stuart Merrill

Stuart Merrill

1863–1915

An American-born poet who chose French as his main literary language, he became part of the Symbolist world that reshaped poetry in the late 1800s. His work is known for its musicality, dreamlike imagery, and cosmopolitan spirit.

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