
A wandering jongleur of verse, the poet strings together love‑laden lyrics that move from reverent devotion to playful irreverence. Classical allusions mingle with contemporary slang, giving the poems a timeless yet freshly mischievous voice. He captures hearts that burn, sigh, and stumble, all in lush, musical diction.
Oliver Herford’s witty introduction recalls a sun‑splashed London day when the poet stepped out of Café Royal, a moment that frames the collection as a golden coach among literary traffic. The prologue’s satire of avant‑garde trends invites listeners to settle into a carriage of refined, unpretentious lyricism. Throughout, the jongleur sings for lovers of every stripe, offering both tender trifles and deeper reflections on desire.
Full title
A Jongleur Strayed Verses on Love and Other Matters Sacred and Profane
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (95K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-01-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1866–1947
A poet, essayist, and novelist of the fin-de-siècle, he became known for graceful, musical writing and for moving easily between literary London and America. His work carries the mood of the 1890s but often feels warm, witty, and surprisingly readable today.
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