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A lovingly curated collection of modern love poems invites listeners to wander through the many shades of the heart’s music. From bright, June‑like verses that celebrate the exhilaration of new romance to somber, autumnal lines that linger on loss, each piece captures a distinct emotional chord. The anthology’s lyrical voice swings between hopeful refrains and plaintive sighs, echoing the timeless push and pull of desire.
Compiled with an eye for both celebrated and hidden talents, the selection draws from contemporary British and American poets, offering fresh perspectives alongside familiar sentiments. The editor’s taste favors works that are rarely anthologized, allowing listeners to discover verses that might otherwise stay unheard. Whether you’re a seasoned poetry lover or new to the genre, this gathering of verses provides an intimate soundtrack to love’s enduring, ever‑changing song.
Full title
Love's Old Sweet Song A sheaf of latter-day love-poems gathered from many sources
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (213K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif, MFR 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
2017-02-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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