The Two Twilights

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The Two Twilights

by Henry A. (Henry Augustin) Beers

EN·~1 hours·43 chapters

Chapters

43 total
1

BY - HENRY A. BEERS

0:09
2

BOSTON: RICHARD G. BADGER - TORONTO: THE COPP CLARK CO., LIMITED

0:04
3

PREFACE

1:08
4

THE TWO TWILIGHTS

0:01
5

THE THANKLESS MUSE

0:39
6

BLUE ROSES OF ACADEMUS

0:52
7

THE WINDS OF DAWN

0:22
8

ANACREONTIC

0:45
9

BUMBLE BEE

1:12
10

WATER LILIES AT SUNSET

1:45

Description

The listener is invited into a modest yet richly textured anthology that brings together verses from two long‑forgotten books alongside later pieces first published in magazines. The poems wander through college cloisters, moonlit gardens, and quiet meadows, capturing both the playful mischief of the ancient muses and the gentle melancholy of fading blossoms. With references ranging from classical mythology to everyday countryside scenes, the collection balances humor, tender reflection, and an earnest wonder at the natural world.

Rendered aloud, the verses retain their musical cadence, letting the soft rustle of crickets, the buzz of a bumble‑bee, and the hush of dawn wind its way through each line. Listeners will find a mix of short lyrical sketches, occasional narrative glances, and contemplative musings that feel both of their time and surprisingly timeless. The tone is conversational yet lyrical, making the poetry approachable while preserving its subtle depth.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (59K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

2010-12-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Henry A. (Henry Augustin) Beers

Henry A. (Henry Augustin) Beers

1847–1926

A Yale professor and literary historian, he spent decades tracing how English and American writing developed and changed. His books helped generations of readers approach literature as a living tradition rather than a list of names and dates.

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