
THE FIVE BOOKS OF YOUTH - BY ROBERT HILLYER - AUTHOR OF "SONNETS AND OTHER LYRICS" - ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
BOOK I A MISCELLANY
BOOK I A MISCELLANY - I - LA MARE DES FEES
BOOK II DAYS AND SEASONS - I
BOOK III EROS - I
BOOK IV THE GARDEN OF EPICURUS - I
BOOK V SONNETS - I
A sweeping anthology, this work gathers a dozen poetic sections that wander from mythic woodland glades to the quiet pulse of everyday seasons. The opening “La Mare des Fées” sets a tone of lingering enchantment, with leaves falling into a mist‑shrouded pond and ancient druids whispering beneath yew trees. Subsequent pieces shift gracefully, letting summer breezes rustle through city streets, lovers’ yearning rise in “Eros,” and philosophical musings thread through a garden of muted gods.
Each book offers its own flavor—bright, sun‑kissed verses that celebrate shorelines and shepherds, reflective sonnets that trace memory’s mirror, and meditations that echo classical thought. Listeners will find the collection’s language both vivid and tender, inviting moments of quiet contemplation while the rhythm carries them across forests, festivals, and fleeting twilight. The result is a lyrical journey that feels both timeless and intimate, perfect for a reflective pause or an evening of thoughtful listening.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (69K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Apr 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1895–1961
A Pulitzer Prize–winning poet and longtime Harvard teacher, he wrote formal, musical verse at a time when modern poetry was rapidly changing. His career joined literary life, teaching, and public debate in a way that still makes him an interesting figure in 20th-century American letters.
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