Poems — Volume 1

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Poems — Volume 1

by George Meredith

EN·~4 hours·88 chapters

Chapters

88 total

POEMS VOL. I

0:10

CHILLIANWALLAH

1:41

THE DOE: A FRAGMENT (FROM ‘WANDERING WILLIE’)

7:16

BEAUTY ROHTRAUT (FROM MÖRICKE)

1:19

THE OLIVE BRANCH

4:25

SONG

0:33

THE WILD ROSE AND THE SNOWDROP

2:31

THE DEATH OF WINTER

1:18

SONG

0:29

JOHN LACKLAND

0:40
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A striking opening invites listeners into a world where history and feeling collide. The opening verses echo the haunting aftermath of distant battles, conjuring the bleak plains of Chillianwallah with a rhythm that feels both mournful and relentless. Those lines set the tone for a collection that balances stark war imagery with tender moments drawn from everyday rural life.

Beyond the battlefield, the poems turn to quieter scenes—children at play, the fleeting grace of a doe, and the simple comforts of home. The poet’s language is lush yet precise, weaving together vivid descriptions and subtle emotional currents that linger long after the reading ends. Whether recalling the clang of artillery or the soft rustle of a countryside chase, each piece offers a fresh perspective, inviting listeners to pause, reflect, and feel the pulse of a bygone era.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (233K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Jul 1, 1998

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Meredith

George Meredith

1828–1909

A major Victorian novelist and poet, George Meredith brought wit, psychological insight, and musical language to works such as Modern Love, The Egoist, and The Ordeal of Richard Feverel. His writing explores love, society, nature, and the complicated choices that shape human lives.

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