Victorian Songs: Lyrics of the Affections and Nature

audiobook

Victorian Songs: Lyrics of the Affections and Nature

EN·~29 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total
1

29:17

Description

Victorian Songs is a compilation of lyrical poems from the 19th‑century British literary scene, gathered together to be enjoyed as spoken word. The verses range from tender love meditations and nature sketches to more playful, patriotic ditties, showcasing the breadth of the era’s poetic voice. Listeners will hear familiar names alongside lesser‑known talents, each piece preserving the original rhythm and phrasing of its time.

The collection is organized with helpful indexes and illustrations that originally accompanied the print edition, giving a sense of the book’s historic layout. Because the poems were written to be sung or recited, the audio rendering emphasizes their musical cadence and emotional nuance. Whether you are a fan of Tennyson’s soaring lyricism or a curious explorer of Victorian sentiment, this anthology offers a gentle journey into a world where words were crafted to echo the heartbeats of nature and affection.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~29 minutes (28K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file includes images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

Release date

2008-09-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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