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Circular Saws
Exploring the Depths of Human Experience in Classic VerseBy Humbert Wolfe
Length2h 20m
About this audiobook
Humbert Wolfe's "Circular Saws" is a compelling collection of poems that explores the intricacies of human emotion through the lens of industrial imagery and mechanized precision. Written in free verse, Wolfe's style combines vivid imagery with a stark yet melodic rhythm, reflecting the tension between the natural world and the encroaching machinery of modern life. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, this work resonates with the burgeoning anxieties of an industrial society while simultaneously celebrating the beauty found in everyday mechanics, showcasing Wolfe'Äôs critical engagement with the lyrical tradition. Born into a diverse cultural milieu, Humbert Wolfe was a poet, playwright, and critic who was deeply influenced by the socio-political currents of his time. His experiences as a child of immigrants and his later exposure to both British and American literary traditions shaped his unique perspective on the intersectionality of art and industry. Wolfe's multifaceted background and acute sensibility inform his poetic voice, allowing him to grapple with the complexity of modern existence in "Circular Saws." For readers seeking to delve into the intersection of technology and humanity, "Circular Saws" is an illuminating experience. Wolfe'Äôs mastery in threading intricate emotions with industrial motifs invites a thoughtful reflection on the evolving relationship between man and machine, making this collection an essential read for anyone interested in modern poetry.
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GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I WASTE NOT, WANT NOT
22XXII MEN, NOT MEASURES
2II LOOKING FOR A NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK
23XXIII YOU CANNOT HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT
3III ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL
24XXIV IN VINO VERITAS
4IV FAINT HEART NEVER WON FAIR LADY
25XXV TANTAE RELIGIO
5V TRUTH IS STRANGER THAN FICTION
26XXVI ON ENTERTAINING ANGELS UNAWARES
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6VI A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME WOULD SMELL AS SWEET
27XXVII TEMPUS FUGIT
7VII A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IS A DANGEROUS THING
28XXVIII YOU CAN TAKE A HORSE TO THE WATER
8VIII TWO WRONGS DO NOT MAKE A RIGHT
29XXIX HALF A LOAF IS BETTER THAN NO BREAD
9IX BUSINESS IS BUSINESS
30XXX IN FOR A PENNY IN FOR A POUND
10X LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE
31XXXI QUANTITY IS BETTER THAN QUALITY
11XI IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND
32XXXII CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME
12XII ARS LONGA, VITA BREVIS
33XXXIII DIS ALITER VISUM
13XIII SUNT CERTI DENIQUE FINES
34XXXIV PARALLEL LINES DO NOT MEET
14XIV HEAVEN HELPS THOSE THAT HELP THEMSELVES
35XXXV CHERCHEZ LE JUIF
15XV “YOU NEVER CAN TELL”
36XXXVI ΓΝΩΘΙ ΣΕΑΥΤΟΝ
16XVI UNITED WE STAND
37XXXVII E PUR SI MUOVE
17XVII ICI-GÎT
38XXXVIII THE GAME AND THE CANDLE
18XVIII SILENCE IS GOLDEN
39XXXIX ONCE BITTEN, TWICE SHY
19XIX LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP: OR, REFLECTIONS BEFORE YOU JUMP
40XL IT TAKES TWO TO MAKE A PEACE
20XX LIBERTY, EQUALITY, FRATERNITY
41XLI VICISTI GALILÆE
21XXI QUIS SEPARABIT?
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