Poems New and Old

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Poems New and Old

by John Freeman

EN·~4 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total

PRESS NOTICES

1:36

POEMS NEW AND OLD

0:01

By John Freeman - London: Selwyn and Blount, Ltd. 21, York Buildings, Adelphi, W.C. 2 1920

0:18

NOTE.

0:37

PART I

51:03

PART II

1:58:47

PART III

1:32:40

Description

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 Its verses blend fresh, unpublished pieces with selections drawn from earlier books, creating a tapestry where childhood memories sit beside grand, almost mythic reflections on sky and stone.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.

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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

Jul 15, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Freeman

John Freeman

1880–1929

A self-made English poet and essayist, he left a successful insurance career to write full time and became associated with the Georgian poetry circle. His work is often noted for its thoughtful, clear style and its feeling for nature and ordinary life.

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