Sonnets and Poems

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Sonnets and Poems

by Eleanor Farjeon

EN·~44 minutes·51 chapters

Chapters

51 total

II.

0:38

III.

0:40

IV.

0:39

V.

0:36

VI.

0:35

VII.

0:37

VIII.

0:37

IX.

0:37

X.

0:39

XI.

0:39

Description

A richly woven tapestry of verse, this collection gathers a dozen sonnets and an assorted suite of poems that explore love’s restless yearning, the fleeting nature of time, and the quiet reverence found in everyday moments. The sonnets move from sharp confrontations with deceitful hearts to meditations on generosity and the stubborn hope that love can outlast both pride and poverty. Interspersed are lyrical pieces that celebrate seasonal rites, the hush of a winter night, and the simple wonder of a child’s song, each crafted with a delicate balance of wit and sincerity.

Beyond the formal structures, the poet’s voice feels intimate and conversational, inviting listeners to linger on images of moonlit towers, wandering marsh‑elfs, and the soft rustle of leaves around a solitary figure. The poems shimmer with a timeless curiosity—questioning why we are given sight, hearing, and feeling—while offering gentle comfort that even in uncertainty, the human heart carries an “imperishable fire.” This anthology promises a contemplative listening experience, perfect for quiet moments when the mind seeks both solace and inspiration.

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Language

en

Duration

~44 minutes (42K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2017-12-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Eleanor Farjeon

Eleanor Farjeon

1881–1965

Best remembered for the hymn “Morning Has Broken,” she was also a gifted English writer whose children’s stories mixed wonder, humor, and a sharp eye for grown-up foolishness. Her work earned some of the highest honors in children’s literature and still feels warm, playful, and original.

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