
A modestly sized collection opens with a heartfelt dedication to a fellow poet, immediately setting a tone of personal reverence and artistic camaraderie. The verses that follow weave together contemplations on time, wisdom, and the fleeting nature of rhyme, inviting listeners into a quiet dialogue between the poet’s inner world and the larger currents of literary tradition.
The centerpiece, a sprawling piece titled “The Mistress of Vision,” unfurls in a series of vivid, almost dream‑like sections. From secret gardens guarded by unseen forces to towering Himalayan peaks and echoes of ancient holy sites, the poem blends myth, nature, and spiritual yearning with richly layered language. Its shifting images of emerald walls, singing lilies, and thunder‑wrapped chants create a tapestry that feels both otherworldly and intimately human.
Listening to these poems feels like wandering through a gallery of impressionistic paintings, each line a brushstroke that lingers in the mind. The rhythm is gentle yet resonant, making the collection an engaging companion for quiet moments of reflection.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (137K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1998-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1859–1907
Best known for the haunting poem The Hound of Heaven, this English writer turned hardship and spiritual struggle into some of the most memorable religious verse of the late Victorian era. His life was difficult and often unsettled, but his poetry won lasting admiration for its intensity, music, and honesty.
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