
POEMSBY JULIA C. R. DORR
TO S. M. D.
EARLIER POEMS
“PRO PATRIA”
FRIAR ANSELMO AND OTHER POEMS
SONNETS
AFTERNOON SONGS
LATER POEMS
A sweeping collection of verses invites listeners into a world where the rustle of golden‑rod fields and the hush of autumn evenings become almost tangible. The poet’s voice moves from intimate love‑letters that linger on the scent of roses to expansive hymn‑like odes that celebrate both the ordinary and the heroic. Natural scenery—mountains, rivers, and blossoms—serves as a backdrop for quiet meditations on time, loss, and the enduring pulse of the heart.
Interwoven among the lyrical sketches are sonnets, ballads, and commemorative pieces that echo historical moments and personal milestones. Whether recalling a distant battlefield, honoring a cherished friend, or pondering the mystery of faith, each poem balances formal elegance with heartfelt immediacy. The range of tone and subject matter makes the listening experience feel like a thoughtful walk through a garden of memories, offering both comfort and gentle challenge to the listener’s own reflections.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (375K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2017-06-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1825–1913

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