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POEMS NEW AND OLD
By John Freeman - London: Selwyn and Blount, Ltd. 21, York Buildings, Adelphi, W.C. 2 1920
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PART I
PART II
PART III
The collection offers a vivid journey through the poet’s ever‑watchful eye on the natural world, from the solemn sway of ancient beeches to the luminous dance of Venus across twilight branches. Its verses blend fresh, unpublished pieces with selections drawn from earlier books, creating a tapestry where childhood memories sit beside grand, almost mythic reflections on sky and stone. The language is richly textured, often bordering on the musical, inviting listeners to hear the “music of the spheres” echo in each line.
Throughout the book, a quiet reverence for time and place emerges, as wind‑swept leaves and distant horizons become metaphors for inner longing and resilience. The poet’s autobiographical fragments feel intimate yet universal, offering comfort to anyone who has ever sought solace in the outdoors. Listeners will find the shifting moods—from tranquil evenings to storm‑laden woodlands—create a compelling, immersive experience that lingers long after the final stanza.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (254K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Karen Dalrymple and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Release date
2004-07-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1880–1929
A London-born poet and essayist, he took the unusual step of leaving a successful insurance career to write full time. His work is closely linked with the Georgian poets and with the literary life of early 20th-century England.
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