The book of jade

audiobook

The book of jade

by David Park Barnitz

EN·~1 hours·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total
1

To the Memory - of - Charles Baudelaire

4:39
2

THE BOOK OF JADE - PART ONE

31:50
3

THE BOOK OF JADE - PART TWO

32:13
4

Postlude

5:06

Description

A dream‑like tapestry of verse unfurls, weaving together the opulence of Persian courts, the melancholy of French decadence, and the echo of ancient myths. The narrator drifts through a kaleidoscope of images—golden censer smoke, moon‑lit jasmine, and the haunting gaze of the goddess Ashtoreh—while questioning love, beauty, and the weight of endless knowledge. Each fragment feels like a whispered prayer or a sigh, inviting listeners to linger in the lush, rhythmic flow of language.

The work moves beyond simple poetry, becoming a contemplative meditation on ennui and desire, where the speaker’s weary voice alternates between reverence and rebellion. As the first part unfolds, listeners encounter a chorus of sonnets, ballads, and refrains that pulse with both sensual indulgence and philosophical doubt. The result is an immersive soundscape that balances sensual excess with quiet introspection, offering a richly textured experience for those who relish lyrical depth.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (70K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)

Release date

2014-09-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

DP

David Park Barnitz

1878–1901

A gifted young American poet of the fin-de-siècle, he is remembered for the dark, haunting verse of The Book of Jade, published in 1901. His life was brief, but his work has kept a strong reputation among readers of decadent and macabre poetry.

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