The sirens : An ode

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The sirens : An ode

by Laurence Binyon

EN·~39 minutes·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total

PRELUDE

2:36

I. THE VICTORIES

12:28

II. PENUMBRA

9:55

III. THE UNDISCOVERED WORLD

14:42

Description

A moon‑lit night opens the tale, where a youthful voice drifts through starlit silence and the breath of the sea. The narrator drinks the sky’s intoxication, feeling both the weight of eternity and the lightness of a soul untethered. This lyrical prelude blends the hush of nature with a soaring sense of boundless possibility, inviting listeners into a dreamscape where memory and cosmos mingle.

From that quiet awe, the story expands into the sweep of ancient ambitions—prophets, warriors, and kings who chase destiny across deserts, rivers and ruined temples. Their whispered cravings and fierce resolve echo through the ages, revealing a world where triumph and doubt walk side by side. The narration balances mythic grandeur with a haunting intimacy, urging the audience to contemplate what it means to be both a fleeting moment and a carrier of timeless longing.

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Language

en

Duration

~39 minutes (38K characters)

Release date

2025-02-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Laurence Binyon

Laurence Binyon

1869–1943

Best known for the moving First World War lines beginning "They shall grow not old," this English poet also spent decades helping readers see the beauty of Asian art. His career joined literature, scholarship, and museum work in a way that still feels unusually wide-ranging.

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