The Comet, and Other Verses

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The Comet, and Other Verses

by Irving Sidney Dix

EN·~32 minutes·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total

Transcriber's Note:

0:35

With the Reader

0:46

ADVERTISEMENT

0:57

Foreword

1:09

The Comet

2:36

Washington

2:32

The Storm

1:36

Jim, the Newsboy

0:54

March Wind Blow

0:51

The Rime of the Raftmen

2:33

Description

A modest yet heartfelt collection of poems, gathered from youthful scribbles and later reflections, offers a window into the quiet rhythms of the Wayne Highlands and the larger sky above. The verses move from simple countryside observations to more expansive meditations, all written in a straightforward, early‑twentieth‑century voice that feels both personal and surprisingly universal.

The centerpiece, “The Comet,” gazes at the wandering fireball as a symbol of human ambition and the fleeting nature of our lives, blending celestial wonder with a gentle critique of pride. Other pieces echo similar themes—nature’s enduring presence, the passage of seasons, and the small but meaningful moments that stitch together everyday existence. Listeners will find a blend of rustic charm and philosophical curiosity that invites quiet contemplation without demanding lofty literary analysis.

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Language

en

Duration

~32 minutes (31K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nicole Henn-Kneif, Greg Bergquist 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

2013-03-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Irving Sidney Dix

Irving Sidney Dix

1880–1948

A Pennsylvania newspaperman, poet, and public servant, he wrote verse rooted in local places, everyday life, and the changing seasons. His work offers a quiet glimpse of small-town America in the early 20th century.

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