Septemberlyran : $b Dikter

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Septemberlyran : $b Dikter

by Edith Södergran

SV·~20 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total
1

20:06

Description

A striking collection of early‑twentieth‑century verse, this book bursts with vivid, almost theatrical images that shift from mythic grandeur to intimate confession. The poet’s voice moves between the fierce declaration of worlds bathed in blood and the tender whisper of a solitary garden, each piece a deliberate sketch that resists conventional rhyme while embracing rhythmic freedom.

The poems explore paradoxes of existence—god‑like power juxtaposed with human frailty, the roar of storms against the hush of twilight. Themes of creation, rebellion, and longing surface through striking symbols such as flaming crowns, relentless seas, and luminous hyacinths, inviting listeners to wander through shifting landscapes of light and shadow.

Even in its most experimental moments, the work feels anchored by a personal conviction: a desire to carve out meaning on one’s own terms. Listeners will find a tapestry of passionate urgency and quiet contemplation, a poetic journey that feels both timeless and startlingly fresh.

Details

Language

sv

Duration

~20 minutes (19K characters)

Release date

2026-02-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Edith Södergran

1892–1923

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