Sweet Hours

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Sweet Hours

by Carmen Sylva

EN·~41 minutes·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total

SWEET HOURS

0:07

TO THE MEMORY OF QUEEN VICTORIA

1:53

A FRIEND

1:39

OUT OF THE DEEP

1:37

A CORONATION

1:18

DOWN THE STREAM

1:40

IN THE RUSHING WIND

1:32

UNDER THE SNOW

0:49

SOLITUDE

1:50

THE GNAT

1:20

Description

In this lyrical meditation, the narrator weaves together reverent elegies for a departed monarch and quiet musings on the passage of time. The verses blend solemn tribute with vivid images of aging—an alabaster chamber, soft curtains, and the gentle hush of a life finally at rest—inviting listeners to contemplate loss, resilience, and the quiet dignity of old age. Through rich, flowing language, the work offers a comforting reminder that even in the shadow of grief, a steady light endures.

Interlaced with philosophical reflections on the soul’s yearning for freedom, the piece explores the tension between desire and duty, hope and suffering. It asks whether true richness lies in surrendering wishes or in embracing the simple, steadfast rhythm of existence. Listeners will be drawn into a contemplative landscape where every stanza feels like a whispered promise of peace amidst life’s relentless storms.

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Language

en

Duration

~41 minutes (39K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Release date

Mar 19, 2015

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Carmen Sylva

Carmen Sylva

1843–1916

A queen who wrote with a poet’s ear and a storyteller’s eye, she turned court life, sorrow, and folklore into a remarkable literary career. Best known by the pen name Carmen Sylva, she was one of the most unusual royal voices of her time.

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