Songs of Travel, and Other Verses

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Songs of Travel, and Other Verses

by Robert Louis Stevenson

EN·~46 minutes·46 chapters

Chapters

46 total
1

Songs of Travel

3:23
2

I—THE VAGABOND (To an air of Schubert)

1:01
3

II—YOUTH AND LOVE—I

0:33
4

III—YOUTH AND LOVE—II

0:31
5

IV

0:25
6

V

0:24
7

VI

0:23
8

VII

0:50
9

VIII

0:29
10

IX

0:28

Description

A restless spirit rides through these verses, trading the comforts of home for the open road and the ever‑changing sky. The poems pulse with the exhilaration of a wanderer who finds wealth only in horizons, river‑banks, and the simple wonder of a star‑strewn night. From rugged highlands to tropical breezes, each piece captures a fleeting moment—whether it’s the quiet joy of a solitary campfire or the fierce yearning that drives a traveler onward.

Interwoven with tender reflections on youth, love, and fleeting encounters, the collection balances bold adventure with intimate confession. The language is vivid yet unpretentious, echoing the cadence of song and the rhythm of footsteps on distant paths. Listeners will be drawn into a world where every stanza feels like a milepost, marking both external journeys and the inner quest for meaning, making the verses a resonant companion for anyone who has ever felt the pull of the unknown.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~46 minutes (45K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1996-04-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson

1850–1894

Best known for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, this Scottish writer turned adventure, suspense, and moral unease into stories that still feel vivid today. His life was shaped by illness, travel, and a restless imagination that carried him far beyond Victorian Edinburgh.

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