
The collection opens with a cascade of moon‑lit visions, where twilight drapes ancient hills and faerie lights stir in hidden caves. The poet weaves mythic heroes, celestial birds, and dreaming children into a tapestry that feels both timeless and intimately personal. Each piece pulses with a quiet reverence for the natural world, inviting listeners to linger in the soft glow of dusk‑lit Ireland.
Throughout, the verses move from the ethereal “Gates of Dreamland” to meditations on freedom, love, and the lingering echo of forgotten gods. The language is lyrical yet accessible, offering a gentle rhythm that sways like wind through the heather. Listeners will find a harmonious blend of mysticism and earthly wonder, a place where the heart can rest while the imagination takes flight.
Language
en
Duration
~52 minutes (50K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2011-08-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1867–1935
Best known by the pen name Æ, this Irish poet and essayist brought mysticism, social conscience, and a painter’s eye to the Irish literary revival. His work moves easily between visionary lyric poetry and clear-eyed writing about Irish public life.
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