Poems

audiobook

Poems

by Lionel Johnson

EN·~2 hours·87 chapters

Chapters

87 total
1

WINCHESTER.

4:50
2

TO MORFYDD.

0:39
3

PLATO IN LONDON.

1:13
4

IN FALMOUTH HARBOUR.

2:28
5

A FRIEND.

1:24
6

A BURDEN OF EASTER VIGIL.

0:42
7

BY THE STATUE OF KING CHARLES AT CHARING CROSS.

1:35
8

LALEHAM.

2:18
9

OUR LADY OF FRANCE.

0:50
10

IN MEMORY.

4:34

Description

A richly varied volume of lyrical reverence, this poet’s early work sweeps from solemn hymns to vivid landscape portraiture. The verses celebrate historic towns and sacred spaces with a reverent tone, stitching together personal memory, classical allusion, and the quiet rhythms of daily devotion. Readers will hear the echo of medieval cloisters, the hush of moonlit gardens, and the steady pulse of ancient stone walls rendered in a voice that feels both scholarly and intimate.

Interwoven among the place‑focused pieces are meditations on faith, friendship, and the fleeting nature of youth. The poet’s language is layered with classical references—Greek philosophers, medieval saints, and biblical imagery—yet remains accessible, inviting listeners to linger on each image. Whether dwelling on a storm‑tossed sea or a quiet chapel, the collection offers a contemplative journey that rewards repeated listening.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (127K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Al Haines

Release date

2021-10-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

LJ

Lionel Johnson

1867–1902

A poet, essayist, and critic of the 1890s, he wrote lyrical, melancholy work shaped by spiritual struggle, Catholic faith, and a deep interest in Ireland. Though his life was brief, poems like "Dark Angel" helped make him one of the memorable voices of the fin-de-siècle era.

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