
This collection brings together a handful of previously hidden verses, rescued from scattered manuscripts and now gathered for the first time in a single listening experience. The poems range from quietly reverent prayers to tender love pieces, each revealing a personal side of the writer that was once kept private. Their sincerity shines through, whether he is wrestling with inner doubts, celebrating a fleeting summer romance, or tracing the quiet rhythm of everyday moments.
The language is intimate yet unpretentious, letting listeners feel the subtle shifts between hope and melancholy without heavy ornamentation. Imagery of blackbirds, moonlit fields, and wandering seas creates a vivid backdrop for reflections on faith, memory, and desire. Ideal for a reflective pause, these verses invite you to linger on the simple, heartfelt emotions that have endured across a century.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (105K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1996-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1850–1894
Best known for stories of adventure and divided selves, this Scottish writer gave the world Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. His life was as restless as his fiction, carrying him from Edinburgh to the South Pacific.
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