Poems of Henry Vaughan, Silurist, Volume II

This second volume gathers the quieter, more reflective side of Vaughan’s verse, offering a blend of personal elegies, tender love songs, and scholarly translations. Listeners will drift through intimate missives to friends and lovers, hear the gentle lament of a departed companion, and taste his rich renditions of classical authors such as Boethius and Ovid, all filtered through his quiet, meditative voice.

Interwoven with his own poetry are thoughtful pieces that celebrate friendship, faith, and the natural world—moments when the poet walks by a priory grove or watches a star‑lit evening. The collection also includes his responses to contemporary events and tributes to patrons, giving a vivid sense of the 17th‑century literary community. Whether you are drawn to the lyrical intimacy of his amorous verses or the scholarly elegance of his translations, this volume offers a serene listening experience that captures the contemplative heart of a poet‑scholar at work.