
Transcribed from the 1912 Times Book Club “Surrey” edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org
POEMS VOL. II
TO J. M.
LINES TO A FRIEND VISITING AMERICA - I
TIME AND SENTIMENT
LUCIFER IN STARLIGHT
THE STAR SIRIUS
SENSE AND SPIRIT
EARTH’S SECRET
INTERNAL HARMONY
This volume gathers a striking series of poems penned in the early 1910s, offering a window into a restless era of change. The poet moves from personal farewells to broad meditations on empire, nature, and the promise of a new world across the Atlantic. His language is both lyrical and sharp, weaving classical allusions with the immediacy of contemporary concerns.
Readers will encounter vivid sketches of American landscapes, restless travelers, and the clash between ambition and conscience. The verses shift from intimate letters to friends to bold critiques of greed and power, all while maintaining a rhythmic confidence that invites repeated listening. Whether contemplating the roar of Niagara or the quiet strain of a northern wind, each poem feels like a fresh conversation with the poet’s own restless spirit.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (246K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jul 1, 1998
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1828–1909
Known for sparkling wit, sharp psychological insight, and some of the most distinctive prose of the Victorian age, this English novelist and poet wrote books that reward slow, thoughtful reading. His best-known works include The Egoist and the sonnet sequence Modern Love.
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