Studies in Song

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Studies in Song

by Algernon Charles Swinburne

EN·~1 hours·89 chapters

Chapters

89 total
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STUDIES IN SONG - BY - ALGERNON CHARLES SWINBURNE

0:31
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SONG FOR THE CENTENARY - OF - WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR

4:22
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0:45
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0:43
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0:41

Description

A richly woven tapestry of verse, this collection invites listeners into a world where poetry feels as melodic as a song. Each piece flits between reverent odes to historical figures, mythic retellings, and intimate snapshots of everyday wonder. The language is lush and rhythmic, echoing the Victorian love of classical allusion while remaining surprisingly direct in its emotional pull. As the poems unfold, you’ll hear the rustle of ancient choruses and the quiet hum of personal reflection intertwine.

The opening work honors the centenary of a celebrated poet, blending praise with vivid natural imagery and a sense of eternal lineage. Throughout the early sections, bright symbols of light, storm, and growth build a quiet, heroic atmosphere that feels both timeless and immediate. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a chorus of lyrical sighs, each stanza offering a fresh note that lingers long after the final line.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (93K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Thierry Alberto, Annika Feilbach and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2005-10-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Algernon Charles Swinburne

Algernon Charles Swinburne

1837–1909

A bold Victorian poet with a gift for musical language, he became famous for verse that felt rebellious, sensual, and unlike anything else on the page. His work helped make him one of the most distinctive voices linked with the Pre-Raphaelites and the poetic unrest of his age.

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