
A sweeping collection of lyrical visions, this volume plunges listeners into the grand, restless imagination of its poet. From the thunderous proclamation of a god‑like narrator who wrestles with creation and destruction, to the celestial hymn that celebrates the piercing light of Sirius, the poems echo with mythic grandeur and a fierce fascination with time, power, and the cosmos.
The language is richly textured, weaving classical references with modern intensity, while each piece balances awe‑inspiring spectacle with intimate contemplation. As the verses unfold, listeners will feel the pull of ancient empires, the whisper of forgotten dust, and the electric charge of stars being reborn—inviting a deep, resonant experience that lingers long after the final line.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (73K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Starner, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2011-12-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1893–1961
A vivid stylist of weird fiction, fantasy, and horror, this California-born writer helped shape the rich, dreamlike side of pulp literature. He is especially remembered for ornate, imaginative tales set in worlds like Zothique, Hyperborea, and Averoigne.
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