
audiobook
A mosaic of voices from distant lands opens this lyrical tapestry, inviting listeners into gardens of ink‑stained paper and sun‑lit courtyards. The opening verses drift from a solitary poet’s quiet contemplation of a blank page to vivid ballads of Afghan princesses, Persian lovers, and Chinese mystics, each stanza shimmering with fragrant flowers, jeweled robes, and the echo of distant crows.
Through sensual imagery and rhythmic chants, the collection weaves themes of yearning, pride, and the fleeting beauty of moments caught between sunrise and storm. Listeners will taste the sweet perfume of rose‑laden verses, feel the pulse of ancient courts, and hear the whispered promises of lovers calling across hill and desert.
The work’s rich cultural palette offers a meditative journey that celebrates the universal language of poetry, allowing the mind to wander among emerald forests, snowy peaks, and bustling palanquins, all while the heart listens for the quiet stir of awakening imagination.
Full title
The Garden of Bright Waters One Hundred and Twenty Asiatic Love Poems
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (74K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Susan Woodring, Tom Allen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2006-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.