Rivers to the Sea

audiobook

Rivers to the Sea

by Sara Teasdale

EN·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

In a moon‑lit park where fog drapes the paths and the lake glitters like a field of swords, a lyrical narrator wrestles with the paradox of beauty and desire. Through a series of vivid, almost musical sketches, the story explores the ache of first love, the pull of memories, and the restless questioning of whether gratitude for the world can ever be enough. The prose drifts between seasons—spring’s fresh promise and winter’s nostalgic glow—mirroring the shifting tides of the heart.

The book follows a young poet who, caught between the lingering echo of an old affection and the bright lure of a new one, confronts the fragile balance of faithfulness and self‑knowledge. Each vignette—whether a fleeting kiss in a park, a whispered confession beside a lighted window, or a silent watch over swans—offers a snapshot of intimacy and inner turmoil. Listeners will be drawn into a contemplative journey where love is examined not as a plot device but as a living, breathing landscape.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (65K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1996-07-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Sara Teasdale

Sara Teasdale

1884–1933

A lyrical American poet whose work is known for its musical language and emotional clarity, she wrote about love, beauty, solitude, and loss in a way that still feels intimate today. Her poems are often graceful and concise, with a quiet intensity that lingers.

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