The Glebe 1914/04 (Vol. 2, No. 1): Collects

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The Glebe 1914/04 (Vol. 2, No. 1): Collects

by Horace Traubel

EN·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

This collection opens with a sweeping, almost lyrical meditation on what it means to be born and to love. The narrator weaves personal confession with grand philosophical musings, drawing parallels between the intimate self and the vast cosmos. Listeners are invited into a stream of consciousness that celebrates both the ordinary and the transcendent.

Through vivid, rhythmic language, the work explores themes of identity, purpose, and the interconnectedness of all things, from the smallest worm to the grandest star. Its tone is both earnest and provocative, challenging listeners to consider their own place in the world. The piece sets a tone of hopeful defiance that carries through the first act, promising further contemplation and emotional resonance. As the voice unfolds, it balances introspection with a quiet call to embrace the mystery of existence.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (178K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from images made available by the Blue Mountain Project, Princeton University.

Release date

2020-09-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Horace Traubel

Horace Traubel

1858–1919

Best known as Walt Whitman’s close friend and tireless chronicler, this American writer preserved some of the most vivid firsthand conversations with the poet. He was also an editor, publisher, and activist whose work connected literature with reform-minded politics.

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