
This volume gathers a striking range of poems that capture the restless spirit of an early‑twentieth‑century voice. The verses move from stark, mist‑shrouded landscapes to the rhythmic pulse of fields under ploughshare, each line humming with vivid, sometimes unsettling, imagery. Readers will find a blend of lyrical beauty and a quiet, probing meditation on existence.
In “Mist in the Valley” the poet walks through a grey wilderness, confronting silence and the thin line between hope and despair, only to glimpse fleeting flashes of light that suggest a larger, unknowable cosmos. “A Song of the Plough” shifts the focus to the raw power of labor and the inevitable passage of time, using the plough‑horse as a metaphor for both life’s drive and its final reckoning. Together, the poems employ a measured cadence and rich symbolism that invite listeners to linger over each image and hear the echo of the poet’s inner journey.
The collection’s tone shifts from melancholy to resilient optimism, making it a compelling companion for quiet contemplation or a thoughtful backdrop to a long walk. Its language, though rooted in its era, resonates with modern listeners seeking depth in the everyday.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (559K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
Release date
2009-12-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1880–1958
Best known for the vivid ballad "The Highwayman," this English poet wrote with a storyteller’s energy and a strong sense of rhythm. His work ranged from dramatic narrative poems to longer reflective writing, helping make him a popular literary voice in the early 20th century.
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