
A quietly confident poet invites listeners into a personal journey that began on a spring morning in Montreal’s Mount Royal Park. Through vivid, rhythmic descriptions of snow‑capped rocks, breezy streams and the city’s distant towers, the verses capture the thrill of a fresh ascent and the subtle dialogue between wilderness and urban life. The work feels like a heartfelt letter to a close friend, sharing moments of wonder that were first spoken aloud while wandering the valley’s fields.
Beyond the scenic stroll, the collection turns inward, pondering solitude, the fleeting nature of fame, and the timeless pull of thought. It weaves together reflections on ancient monuments, the quiet dignity of study, and the simple joy of a horse’s nervous steps through a sugar‑bush clearing. Listeners will find a lyrical meditation that blends natural beauty with philosophical insight, offering a gentle escape into a world where every line sings of curiosity and reverence.
Language
en
Duration
~25 minutes (24K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2011-09-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1871–1913
A Canadian poet from Montreal, he published graceful, thoughtful verse that ranges from sonnets and reflective lyrics to poems shaped by place, memory, and national feeling. His work offers a compact glimpse of late 19th- and early 20th-century Canadian literary life.
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