
This volume gathers a fresh selection of Madison Cawein’s lyrical verses, weaving together tender love scenes, pastoral reveries, and vivid impressions of a newly imagined world. The poems are paired with delicate photogravure illustrations by artist Eric Pape, each image echoing the mood of the accompanying lines and inviting listeners to picture the scenes as they unfold.
Cawein’s voice drifts through gardens at dusk, moths fluttering against windows, and whispered conversations beneath blooming roses. His language balances classical allusions with intimate, everyday moments, offering a gentle rhythm that feels both timeless and personal. Whether celebrating the quiet beauty of a summer evening or the quiet yearning of young hearts, the collection invites listeners to linger in the soft glow of each stanza.
Full title
The Poems of Madison Cawein, Volume 2 (of 5) New world idylls and poems of love
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (343K 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
2017-06-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1865–1914
A Kentucky poet known for rich, musical verse, he built a reputation as a gifted writer of nature poetry at the turn of the 20th century. His work often blends close observation of the natural world with romance, myth, and a deep love of English literary tradition.
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