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THE NUTS OF KNOWLEDGE, LYRICAL POEMS OLD AND NEW BY A.E.
THE NUTS OF KNOWLEDGE
IMMORTALITY
THE HERMIT
THE GREAT BREATH
THE DIVINE VISION
THE BURNING GLASS
A VISION OF BEAUTY
REST
THE EARTH BREATH
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.
Language
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.

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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