Poems — Volume 2

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Poems — Volume 2

by George Meredith

EN·~4 hours·33 chapters

Chapters

33 total
1

Transcribed from the 1912 Times Book Club “Surrey” edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org

0:06
2

POEMS VOL. II

0:10
3

TO J. M.

0:38
4

LINES TO A FRIEND VISITING AMERICA - I

6:39
5

TIME AND SENTIMENT

0:37
6

LUCIFER IN STARLIGHT

0:40
7

THE STAR SIRIUS

0:40
8

SENSE AND SPIRIT

0:39
9

EARTH’S SECRET

0:39
10

INTERNAL HARMONY

0:38

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (246K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1998-07-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Meredith

George Meredith

1828–1909

A sharp, witty Victorian voice, this English novelist and poet is best known for brilliant dialogue, psychological insight, and a style that rewards close reading. His work helped push the English novel toward greater complexity, with books like The Egoist and poems such as Modern Love still drawing attention today.

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