
BY - HELEN GRAY CONE
CONTENTS
THE RIDE TO THE LADY
THE FIRST GUEST
SILENCE
ARRAIGNMENT
THE GOING OUT OF THE TIDE
KING RAEDWALD
IVO OF CHARTRES
MADONNA PIA
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.
Language
en
Duration
~54 minutes (52K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

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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