The ride to the lady, and other poems

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The ride to the lady, and other poems

by Helen Gray Cone

EN·~54 minutes·45 chapters

Chapters

45 total
1

BY - HELEN GRAY CONE

0:10
2

CONTENTS

0:47
3

THE RIDE TO THE LADY

2:44
4

THE FIRST GUEST

1:56
5

SILENCE

1:17
6

ARRAIGNMENT

0:44
7

THE GOING OUT OF THE TIDE

2:15
8

KING RAEDWALD

2:59
9

IVO OF CHARTRES

1:43
10

MADONNA PIA

3:34

Description

A vivid tapestry of lyrical visions unfurls, weaving medieval urgency with tender reverie. The opening poem drifts through a fevered ride toward an unseen lady, its cadence echoing clashing armor and the hush of an approaching dusk. Across the volume, the poet explores love’s fragile bloom, the quiet march of death, and the mythic pulse of nature, each piece a distinct yet resonant voice.

Listeners will find the collection’s language both richly textured and surprisingly accessible, inviting moments of quiet reflection and sudden, vivid imagination. The shifting moods— from the solemn solemnity of “The First Guest” to the playful cadence of “The Spring Beauties”—keep the experience fresh from start to finish. It’s a journey through heart‑beats, star‑lit skies, and whispered prayers, perfect for those who cherish poetry that sings both the grand and the intimate.

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Language

en

Duration

~54 minutes (52K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-12-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Helen Gray Cone

Helen Gray Cone

1859–1934

A poet, teacher, and literary scholar, she spent her whole professional life at Hunter College in New York and became known for graceful verse shaped by a deep love of English literature. Her writing moves easily between classical themes, lyric feeling, and a strong sense of learning worn lightly.

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