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SLEEP-BOOK - SOME OF THE POETRY OF SLUMBER - COLLECTED BY - LEOLYN LOUISE EVERETT - NEW YORK - THE WATKINS COMPANY - 1910 - Three hundred and twenty copies of this book have been printed on hand-made Van Gelder paper, for The Watkins Company, at the press of Styles & Cash New York, and type distributed. - This book is No.
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An intimate gathering of verses that celebrate the quiet power of night, this collection weaves together centuries‑old reflections on sleep from poets such as Milton, Shakespeare, and Yeats. Listeners are guided gently from restless hearts toward a tranquil lull, as each poem invites the mind to set aside the day's clamor and slip into the soft embrace of dreaming. The language is both lyrical and soothing, making the anthology a perfect companion for winding down after a long day.
Through images of moonlit streams, whispering winds, and the gentle crawl of night’s shadows, the anthology captures the universal longing for peace and renewal. Though the verses span different eras and styles, they share a common thread: the promise of rest as a balm for weary souls. Hearing these timeless lines spoken aloud can transform an ordinary bedtime into a meditative ritual of calm.
Full title
Sleep-Book Some of the Poetry of Slumber Some of the Poetry of Slumber
Language
en
Duration
~18 minutes (17K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Pat Saumell and Chuck Greif
Release date
2005-09-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

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