The Nuts of Knowledge: Lyrical Poems Old and New

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The Nuts of Knowledge: Lyrical Poems Old and New

by George William Russell

EN·~26 minutes·32 chapters

Chapters

32 total

THE NUTS OF KNOWLEDGE, LYRICAL POEMS OLD AND NEW BY A.E.

1:37

THE NUTS OF KNOWLEDGE

0:47

IMMORTALITY

0:26

THE HERMIT

0:46

THE GREAT BREATH

0:31

THE DIVINE VISION

0:52

THE BURNING GLASS

0:27

A VISION OF BEAUTY

2:08

REST

0:27

THE EARTH BREATH

1:02

Description

A lyrical tapestry unfurls across this collection, where each poem feels like a quiet gathering of thought and feeling around a hearth of wonder. The verses move from the hush of a mountain cabin to the pulse of mythic halls, weaving nature’s breath, fleeting mortality, and the yearning for timeless insight into vivid, melodic language. Though rooted in ancient symbols—Aphrodite’s charm, Krishna’s dance, the mystic hazel tree—the work speaks in a voice that feels both intimate and universal, inviting listeners to settle into contemplation.

The assortment ranges from solitary reflections of a hermit finding peace away from city din, to soaring visions of divine love, beauty’s last breath, and the restless call of the Sidhe. Each piece balances gentle reverie with sharp, burning imagery, offering a mood that is at once soothing and stirring. Ideal for moments when you seek a calm, yet richly evocative companion, these poems turn ordinary listening into a meditative journey through the secret streams of the mind.

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en

Duration

~26 minutes (25K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Starner, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2005-08-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

George William Russell

George William Russell

1867–1935

A central figure in the Irish Literary Revival, this writer published under the striking pen name Æ and moved easily between poetry, painting, criticism, and public life. His work blends visionary mysticism with a deep interest in Ireland’s cultural and rural future.

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