Poems in Many Lands

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Poems in Many Lands

by Rennell Rodd

EN·~1 hours

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Description

A modest yet richly varied collection of early lyric poems invites listeners into a world where childhood wonder meets the timeless rhythms of nature. First gathered after the modest success of an earlier volume, these verses capture fleeting moments of awe, from starlit skies to quiet woods, and they do so with a gentle, melodic voice that feels both intimate and universal.

Among the pieces, a tender “Star‑Dream” conjures the shared gaze of two young souls reaching for the heavens, while “The Daisy” turns a simple flower into a beacon of hope against the passing of seasons. Other poems linger on the sounds of swallows, the hush of spring’s first dew, and the melancholy hush of autumn’s fading flowers, each offering vivid imagery that resonates long after the final line.

Listeners will find a seamless blend of optimism and melancholy, a chorus of nature’s own songs that echo the hopes and doubts of youthful hearts. The collection feels like a gentle stroll through an old garden, where every turn reveals another quiet melody waiting to be heard.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (71K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2016-03-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Rennell Rodd

Rennell Rodd

1858–1941

A British diplomat, poet, and politician, this late-Victorian statesman moved between embassies, Parliament, and the literary world with unusual ease. His life linked imperial diplomacy in Egypt and Ethiopia with Italy’s crucial role in the First World War.

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