
THE DELUGE
TO J. F. W.
TO ANDREW CHATTO
NOVEMBER
TO A ROBIN IN DECEMBER
A JANUARY MORNING
FEBRUARY
TO APRIL
TO APRIL
TO DANIEL MANIN
A striking entry opens the collection with “The Deluge,” a lyrical drama that weaves biblical echo — the “Sons of God” line from Genesis — into a haunting dialogue between a wife, her mother, and a nameless seeker. Their verses swirl around love’s darkness, a sense of looming dread, and the paradox of happiness that feels almost sinful. The language is richly musical, the characters speaking in overlapping song‑like passages that invite listeners to feel the tension between desire and the weight of unseen forces.
The rest of the volume follows the same vivid imagination, moving through concise poems and longer meditations that explore myth, nature, and intimate human moments. Each piece balances the sensual with the spiritual, offering moments of quiet wonder alongside urgent questioning. Listeners will be drawn in by the seamless blend of ancient allusion and personal confession, finding a resonant soundtrack for the timeless search for meaning, love, and the mysteries that linger just beyond the veil.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (58K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2011-10-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1885–1975
Known to many readers by a masculine pen name, this Australian-born writer built a long career in Britain as a poet, novelist, and playwright. Her work ranged from historical fiction and verse to books for younger readers, giving “John Presland” a surprisingly wide literary footprint.
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