
POEMS AND LYRICS OF THE JOY OF EARTH
THE WOODS OF WESTERMAIN.
A BALLAD OF PAST MERIDIAN.
THE DAY OF THE DAUGHTER OF HADES.
THE LARK ASCENDING.
PHOEBUS WITH ADMETUS.
MELAMPUS.
LOVE IN THE VALLEY.
THE THREE SINGERS TO YOUNG BLOOD.
THE ORCHARD AND THE HEATH.
In this lyrical journey the poet invites listeners into the enchanted woods of Westermain, a realm where leaves whisper, birdsong mingles with hidden rustlings, and every creature seems to hold a secret. The verses weave together vivid images of moss‑covered squirrels, glimmering moths, and winding streams, creating a tapestry that feels both ancient and immediate.
Beyond the scenery, the poems explore the tension between wonder and unease, hinting at shadowy eyes beneath the canopy and the subtle warning that curiosity can awaken unseen forces. Yet the collection also celebrates the simple joys of nature—ripe strawberries, sunrise over glades, and the quiet communion between human hearts and the wild. Listeners will find a gentle rhythm that encourages reflection, offering a meditative escape into a world where every line sings with the pulse of the earth.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (104K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Charlene Taylor, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Nov 7, 2020
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1828–1909
Known for sparkling wit, sharp psychological insight, and some of the most distinctive prose of the Victorian age, this English novelist and poet wrote books that reward slow, thoughtful reading. His best-known works include The Egoist and the sonnet sequence Modern Love.
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