Precipitations

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Precipitations

by Evelyn Scott

EN·~46 minutes

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Description

A vivid tapestry of early‑twentieth‑century verse, this collection weaves together the pulse of a bustling metropolis with the quiet rhythms of the natural world. From rain‑slicked streets and midnight worship on the Brooklyn Bridge to the amber glow of autumn in Central Park, each poem captures a fleeting moment with startling clarity. The poet’s eye moves fluidly between the towering steel of Manhattan and the delicate sway of river reeds, turning ordinary scenes into miniature epics of light and shadow.

The language is both lyrical and grounded, letting the reader hear streetlamps humming like saints and feel the chill of winter streets as crystal leaves crackle beneath footfalls. Seasonal shifts—snow dances, February’s reluctant spring, storm‑laden horizons—serve as backdrops for quieter meditations on love, loss, and everyday reverence. Together, the pieces form a resonant portrait of a city that is at once unpeopled and teeming with whispered humanity.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~46 minutes (44K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2003-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

ES

Evelyn Scott

1893–1963

A bold modernist voice, this American novelist and poet drew on a restless life to write fiction that challenged convention. Her work ranges from experimental novels to memoir and poetry, often shaped by exile, travel, and social upheaval.

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