Songs Of The Road

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Songs Of The Road

by Arthur Conan Doyle

EN·~1 hours·39 chapters

Chapters

39 total

SONGS OF THE ROAD - BY ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE

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SONGS OF THE ROAD - By Arthur Conan Doyle - Garden City New York DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY 1911 - J. C. D. THIS-AND-ALL - February, 1911

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FOREWORD

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I. — NARRATIVE VERSES AND SONGS

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SONGS OF THE ROAD

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A HYMN OF EMPIRE - (Coronation Year, 1911)

2:34

SIR NIGEL'S SONG

0:57

THE ARAB STEED

3:23

A POST-IMPRESSIONIST

3:26

EMPIRE BUILDERS

2:00

Description

A lively tapestry of verse unfolds, inviting listeners to travel the world through rhyme and song. From a stirring hymn that celebrates the unity of distant lands to intimate, tongue‑in‑cheek ballads about swords, horses, and daring hearts, the collection captures both grand patriotism and everyday humor. The poet’s keen eye for landscape—whether the rolling hills of England or the far‑flung horizons of the colonies—creates vivid backdrops for each piece, while a playful narrative voice adds a conversational charm.

Interwoven with the soaring chorus of empire are more personal sketches: a jaunty tavern tale about an exotic steed, a spirited plea for courage, and wistful reflections on loyalty and adventure. The rhythm and cadence vary from solemn anthem to lively, colloquial chant, offering a rich listening experience that feels both timeless and rooted in its early‑twentieth‑century origins. Whether you’re drawn to patriotic fervor or the simple joy of a well‑crafted rhyme, this anthology promises an engaging journey along the road of verse.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (62K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-06-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle

1859–1930

Best known for bringing Sherlock Holmes to life, this Scottish writer was far more than a mystery maker: he trained as a doctor, wrote adventures and historical fiction, and became one of the most widely read authors of his time.

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