
YOUNG ADVENTURE - A Book of Poems by
by Stephen Vincent Benet - [Stephen Vincent Bene't, American Poet and short-story writer — 1898-1943.] - 1918 American (original) edition - Some of these poems were originally printed in various periodicals. - To W. R. B. - Dedication
Foreword by Chauncey Brewster Tinker
I. The Drug-Shop, or, Endymion in Edmonstoun
II. Miscellaneous.
Rain after a Vaudeville Show
The City Revisited
Going Back to School
Nos Immortales
Young Blood
A lively tapestry of verse, this collection invites listeners to wander through memories of daring heroes and ordinary days alike. The poems balance playful rhyme with moments of quiet reflection, turning the familiar—Perseus, D’Artagnan, a rain‑kissed street—into fresh, intimate scenes. Even the “weedy rhymes” pulse with a youthful urgency that feels both nostalgic and immediate, reminding us why poetry still sings in everyday life.
The opening foreword frames the work as a response to a world in flux, where old ideas crumble and new ones scramble for meaning. Within those pages, the poet wrestles with the tension between novelty and tradition, offering verses that act as both comfort and challenge. Listeners will discover a voice that honors the past’s melody while daring to chart its own adventurous course, making the book a resonant companion for anyone seeking beauty amid uncertainty.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (85K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by A. Light, L. Bowser, and David Widger
Release date
1995-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1898–1943
Best known for turning American history and legend into vivid, memorable storytelling, this Pulitzer Prize-winning writer moved easily between poetry, fiction, and folklore. His work includes the Civil War epic John Brown's Body as well as enduring stories like "The Devil and Daniel Webster" and "By the Waters of Babylon."
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