Rose Leaf and Apple Leaf

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Rose Leaf and Apple Leaf

by Rennell Rodd

EN·~1 hours·1 chapter

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ROSE LEAF AND APPLE LEAF - By Rennell Rodd with an - Introduction by Oscar Wilde - PRINTED FOR THOMAS B MOSHER - AND PUBLISHED BY HIM AT - XLV EXCHANGE STREET - PORTLAND MAINE MDCCCCVI

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Description

A vibrant anthology unfolds, weaving together sonnets, lyrical songs, and evocative verses that drift from ancient myth to quiet moments of personal longing. The poet moves effortlessly between the grandeur of Roman mirrors, the hush of cathedral walls, and the intimate whisper of a single rose, each piece humming with a blend of melancholy and quiet joy. Readers will find a mosaic of languages and moods—French, Greek, and English—each stanza offering a fresh fragrance of the artistic imagination.

Opening the collection is a thoughtful essay that celebrates the pure pleasure of beauty, arguing that art’s true power lies in its sensual resonance rather than moral instruction. Framed by a celebrated writer’s introduction, the prose invites listeners to contemplate how colour, sound, and line can become a single, harmonious experience. As the first act unfolds, the book sets a tone of reverent curiosity, encouraging every ear to linger on the music hidden within the written word.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (62K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)

Release date

Apr 18, 2011

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Rennell Rodd

Rennell Rodd

1858–1941

A diplomat-poet who moved between European capitals and literary circles, he brought firsthand experience of politics, travel, and history into his writing. Best remembered as a British ambassador and man of letters, he wrote poetry, memoir, and historical works shaped by a long public career.

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