
PSYCHOLOGIES
A striking blend of verse and drama, this work opens with a fever‑dream of ancient soldiers caught in the throes of a doomed rebellion. Through fragmented chants and clashing voices, Otho and his troops wrestle with loyalty, ambition and the hollow promise of glory, turning a historical showdown into a vivid meditation on the cost of power. The language is lyrical yet raw, allowing the listener to feel the blood‑stained rhythm of the battlefield and the uneasy quiet that follows.
Beyond the opening scene, the collection unfurls into a series of five distinct studies—each a compact exploration of a different facet of the human mind. From a stark lament on triumph to a surreal, dream‑like journey of a boy, the pieces shift tone and setting while maintaining an undercurrent of philosophical inquiry. Listeners will be drawn into an ever‑changing landscape where history, myth and inner thought intersect, offering a thought‑provoking experience that lingers long after the final line.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (71K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David T. Jones, Mardi Desjardins, Ross Cooling & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Release date
2015-03-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1857–1932
Best known for helping prove how malaria is spread, this doctor-scientist changed tropical medicine and earned the 1902 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. He was also a writer, publishing poems, fiction, and memoir alongside his scientific work.
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