
A sweeping collection of verse that balances grand historical drama with intimate reflections, this anthology opens with a powerful tribute to the ill‑fated ocean liner. The poem’s vivid language captures the pride and hubris of the ship’s creators, then gently shifts to the human sorrow that follows its tragic encounter with the iceberg. Its rhythm and rhyme draw listeners into the moment, echoing the panic and quiet resignation of those aboard.
Beyond the Titanic, the book moves through a varied landscape of subjects—celebrations of spring’s renewal, meditations on war and peace, whimsical humor, and heartfelt prayers. Each piece is crafted in a lyrical style that invites the ear to linger on the cadence of the words while offering fresh perspectives on timeless emotions. Listeners will find a blend of solemn reverence and playful wit, making the collection a resonant companion for anyone who loves poetry that speaks to both the grand and the everyday.
Language
en
Duration
~40 minutes (38K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Sherman, French & Company,1915.
Credits
Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2023-01-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1885–1973
A little-known American poet remembered today for a Titanic elegy and other verse, he wrote in a direct, earnest style that reflects the popular poetry of the early 1900s. His surviving work offers a small window into how major events were felt and memorialized in everyday literary culture.
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