
A sweeping anthology that captures the quiet wonder of late‑Victorian verse, this collection moves from the rolling meadows of England to the stark, wind‑blown cliffs of Iceland. Its language is rich yet approachable, threading together lyrical reverence for nature with the intimate pulse of human feeling. The poet’s voice shifts effortlessly between gentle lullabies of spring and the solemn echoes of ancient sagas, offering listeners a varied emotional landscape. Throughout, a steady rhythm invites the ear to linger on each image, whether it be a sunrise over a lone hill or the soft rustle of a garden’s blossoms.
Among the pieces, you’ll encounter tender love songs that linger like a warm breath on a winter’s night, and heroic tales of hallmen and fierce battles that recall the mythic past of the North. Vivid scenes of sea‑coast wanderings sit beside contemplations of loss, hope, and the passage of time, each rendered with a clarity that makes the poems feel freshly spoken. The collection’s breadth ensures that every listening moment uncovers a new facet of the poet’s imagination.
Listening to these verses feels like strolling through an ever‑changing landscape—sometimes serene, sometimes storm‑tossed—yet always guided by a steady, comforting cadence that makes the poems resonate long after the final line fades.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (166K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2002-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1834–1896
A central figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, this English writer and designer brought medieval romance, social criticism, and a deep love of beauty into everything he made. His stories and poems still stand out for their rich imagination and their belief that art should belong in everyday life.
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