The coat without a seam, and other poems

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The coat without a seam, and other poems

by Helen Gray Cone

EN·~40 minutes·5 chapters

Chapters

5 total
1

THE COAT WITHOUT A SEAM And Other Poems

1:47
2

THE COAT WITHOUT A SEAM

2:53
3

SONNETS OF THE GREAT PEACE

3:38
4

MOODS OF WAR

16:23
5

THE QUIET DAYS

15:28

Description

A richly varied volume of early‑twentieth‑century verse, this collection moves from solemn reflections on war’s toll to hopeful meditations on peace and unity. The poet’s voice is both earnest and lyrical, drawing on classical allusions and contemporary events to explore the human cost of conflict and the yearning for a world “without a seam.” Listeners will hear the echo of battlefields, the quiet of countryside, and the stir of patriotism, all rendered in clear, resonant language.

Among the poems, a striking centerpiece imagines a divine garment that binds humanity together, contrasting imperial ambition with a humble yearning for harmony. The book also offers tender sonnets, vivid war‑time sketches, and moments of quiet reverence for nature and faith. Whether recalling the roar of artillery or the gentle hush of a summer night, each piece invites thoughtful listening and a deeper appreciation of the era’s poetic spirit.

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Language

en

Duration

~40 minutes (38K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

New York: E. P. Dutton & Company, 1919.

Credits

The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2023-08-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Helen Gray Cone

Helen Gray Cone

1859–1934

A poet, teacher, and literary scholar, she spent her whole professional life at Hunter College in New York and became known for graceful verse shaped by a deep love of English literature. Her writing moves easily between classical themes, lyric feeling, and a strong sense of learning worn lightly.

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