The Hoofs of Pegasus

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The Hoofs of Pegasus

by Letitia Stockett

EN·~25 minutes·42 chapters

Chapters

42 total

BY

1:26

PEGASUS

0:47

IN OCTOBER

0:20

SLEEP

0:58

FREE

0:32

OUR LADY OF UNDERSTANDING

0:55

AT EVENTIDE

0:18

SACRAMENT

0:46

TRUTH IN A WELL

0:16

SILENCE

0:21

Description

A soaring introduction greets listeners as the poet conjures the mythic Pegasus, its thunder‑clad neck and star‑streaked hooves setting a tone of wonder and raw beauty. The opening verses blend vivid natural detail with ancient legend, inviting the audience into a twilight meadow where imagination runs free. From that first breath, the collection promises a lyrical journey that balances the celestial with the earthy.

Across the pages the poet moves fluidly between timeless myths—Danae, Perseus, Ishtar—and intimate moments of sleep, longing, and quiet devotion. Each poem offers a distinct voice, whether it whispers of moonlit solitude, celebrates a beggar maiden’s quiet defiance, or reflects on sacred reverence in a hushed shrine. Listeners will find a tapestry of images that linger, encouraging contemplation long after the final line fades.

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Language

en

Duration

~25 minutes (24K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charlene Taylor, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

Sep 22, 2020

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Letitia Stockett

Letitia Stockett

1884–1949

A Baltimore writer and longtime English teacher, she blended wit, rhythm, and a lively sense of place in both poetry and prose. Her work ranges from the verse collection The Hoofs of Pegasus to playful, fast-moving books about Baltimore and American life.

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