Dreams and Dust

audiobook

Dreams and Dust

by Don Marquis

EN·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

A restless voice rises from the page, weaving verses that feel both personal confession and universal hymn. The poet confronts loss, ambition, and the fleeting nature of fame, yet embraces the simple joy of living and the stubborn spark of hope. Through striking images—ruins of grand schemes, wings on divine quests, and the stubborn dust that clings to every dream—the collection invites listeners to linger on each line.

Later sections turn outward, celebrating sunrise, spring’s quicksilver dance, and the quiet wonder of a world that is, as the poet declares, “also a star.” The poems blend earthly detail with celestial awe, touching on love, faith, and the unnamed beauty that haunts the heart. Listeners will find a tapestry of humor, melancholy, and fierce optimism that resonates long after the final stanza.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (105K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1996-03-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Don Marquis

Don Marquis

1878–1937

Best remembered for the witty "Archy and Mehitabel" pieces, this American humorist brought a newspaper columnist’s sharp eye and a playwright’s timing to everything he wrote. His work still feels lively, clever, and warmly mischievous.

View all books