Poems & Poèmes; autres alliances

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Poems & Poèmes; autres alliances

by Natalie Clifford Barney

EN·~39 minutes·1 chapter

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1 total

39:12

Description

A burst of intimate reflections and vivid imagination, this collection weaves together night‑lit verses, mythic echoes, and whispered confessions. The poems shift from the quiet awe of starlit evenings to the restless questioning of love’s betrayals, offering glimpses of a restless, modern spirit that still finds solace in classical allusion. Occasionally the voice adopts a playful paradox, letting the reader hear the rustle of “phantom guests” and the hum of a lone harp in a Parisian rooftop garden.

The range of language moves fluidly between English and French, creating a lyrical dialogue that feels both intimate and surprisingly cosmopolitan. Themes of duality—double selves, divided hearts, and the tension between duty and desire—recur, inviting listeners to explore their own hidden mirrors. With its rich imagery and melodic cadence, the volume feels like a private concert of thoughts, perfect for quiet moments when the mind drifts toward the night’s lingering music.

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Language

en

Duration

~39 minutes (37K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)

Release date

2015-09-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Natalie Clifford Barney

Natalie Clifford Barney

1877–1972

A fearless American expatriate in Paris, she turned her home into one of the city’s great literary salons and wrote with unusual openness about love, independence, and women’s lives. Her work and example made her a memorable figure in early feminist and lesbian literary history.

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