
BY - HENRY A. BEERS
BOSTON: RICHARD G. BADGER - TORONTO: THE COPP CLARK CO., LIMITED
PREFACE
THE TWO TWILIGHTS
THE THANKLESS MUSE
BLUE ROSES OF ACADEMUS
THE WINDS OF DAWN
ANACREONTIC
BUMBLE BEE
WATER LILIES AT SUNSET
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.
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.

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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