
Transcribed from the 1919 Gay and Hancock edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org
A GOOD SPORT
A SON SPEAKS
THE YOUNGER BORN
HAPPINESS
SEEKING FOR HAPPINESS
THE ISLAND OF ENDLESS PLAY
THE RIVER OF SLEEP
THE THINGS THAT COUNT
LIMITLESS
A lyrical tapestry of early‑twentieth‑century verse, this collection captures the restless spirit of a generation that chased excitement, love, and ambition with fierce optimism. Through vivid scenes of youthful daring, bustling markets, and intimate gatherings, the poems echo the exhilaration of “being a sport” while hinting at the inevitable cost of careless exuberance. The speaker’s voice shifts from celebratory chants to quiet confession, inviting listeners to consider how fleeting pleasures shape the arc of a life.
Spanning topics from the tender reverence of motherhood to the restless search for purpose, each piece offers a distinct emotional hue—joyful, contemplative, or wistful. The poet’s keen observations turn ordinary moments—an evening glass raised, a child’s first swim—into universal reflections on desire, regret, and hope. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a chorus of heartfelt meditations that feel both personal and timeless.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (76K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1850–1919
Best known for the hugely popular poem “Solitude,” this American writer reached a wide audience with direct, emotional verse about love, loss, hope, and self-belief. Her work was often dismissed by critics but embraced by readers, helping make her one of the most widely read poets of her era.
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