
This modest volume gathers a poet’s earliest outpourings alongside a handful of later, more reflective pieces, offering a vivid portrait of a mind in bloom. The poems shift fluidly between sonnets, lyrical songs, and brief meditations, each crafted with a delicate balance of formal grace and heartfelt spontaneity. Recurring motifs of gardens, seasons, and celestial encounters illuminate the writer’s fascination with love, loss, and the quiet mysteries of nature. Even in the youthful verses, there is a startling clarity that hints at the deeper wisdom to come.
Listening to these verses feels like wandering through an ever‑changing landscape, where the rustle of leaves and the hush of twilight become part of the narration. The language is richly musical, its rhythm and rhyme inviting a gentle, almost meditative listening experience. For anyone drawn to poetry that blends personal intimacy with universal longing, this collection offers a timeless, soothing companion.
Language
en
Duration
~42 minutes (41K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1998-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1847–1922
A poet, essayist, editor, and critic, she brought unusual precision and quiet intensity to late Victorian writing. Her work ranges from lyrical poetry to thoughtful prose on literature, faith, and public life.
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