
audiobook
by George W. (George William) Cronyn
This volume gathers a series of early‑twentieth‑century poems that celebrate the restless energy of imagination. The poet’s voice moves from quiet reverence for beauty to exuberant calls for mythic revelry, blending modern sensibility with classical motifs. The language is vivid and tactile, inviting listeners to feel each line as if it were a brushstroke on a night‑lit canvas.
Among the pieces, a striking prayer to Dionysus unfolds like a fevered dance, mixing playful humor with a yearning for divine inspiration. The verses weave together images of cats at water’s edge, sparkling fish, and intoxicated maenads, creating a kaleidoscope of sound that feels both mischievous and profound. Listeners will be drawn into the poet’s quest to awaken the “sleeping lids of Beauty,” discovering a world where wit and wonder ripple together like bubbles in a glass.
The collection’s rhythm swings between quiet contemplation and raucous celebration, making it a vivid listening experience for anyone who loves poetry that sings and prowls alike. Its timeless blend of myth and modern feeling invites repeated returns, each time revealing new layers of meaning beneath the lyrical surface.
Language
en
Duration
~45 minutes (43K 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
2020-10-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1888–1969
Best known for opening a wide audience to Native American songs and chants, this poet, editor, and radio writer helped preserve and share traditions that many readers had never encountered before. His work moves between literature, folklore, and broadcasting in a way that still feels distinctive.
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