Ebony and Crystal: Poems in Verse and Prose
By Clark Ashton Smith
Length3h 40m
About this audiobook
In "Ebony and Crystal: Poems in Verse and Prose," Clark Ashton Smith masterfully intertwines lucid imagery with a vivid imagination, crafting a collection that is both a celebration of and an exploration into the realms of beauty and despair. The work is characterized by a flamboyant literary style, rich in ornate language and intricate symbolism, echoing the decadence of the Symbolist movement. Smith's unique blend of fantasy and lyricism invites readers into a multi-faceted world, where metaphysical musings and earthly concerns collide, revealing profound truths hidden beneath layers of lyrical prose. Clark Ashton Smith was not only a poet but also a sculptor and a painter, which deeply influenced his creative sensibilities. Born in 1893, his multifarious artistic pursuits and lifelong fascination with the arcane and the otherworldly shaped the contours of his literary voice. His experiences in the bohemian culture of the early 20th century California infused his work with a sense of artisanal craftsmanship, often reflecting themes of lost civilizations and the splendor of twilight worlds. "Ebony and Crystal" is a must-read for those captivated by exquisite verse and explorations of the human condition. It offers a deep dive into a world of imagination that transcends time, inviting readers to revel in the beauty of language and the haunting echoes of existence. Smith's work stands as a testament to the power of poetry to elevate the mundane into the realm of the extraordinary.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length3 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 2, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
26SATIETY
2ARABESQUE
27THE MINISTERS OF LAW
3BEYOND THE GREAT WALL
28COLDNESS
4TO OMAR KHAYYAM
29THE DESERT GARDEN
5STRANGENESS
30THE CRUCIFIXION OF EROS
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6THE INFINITE QUEST
31THE EXILE
7ROSA MYSTICA
32AVE ATQUE VALE
8THE NEREID
33SOLUTION
9IN SATURN
34THE TEARS OF LILITH
10IMPRESSION
35A PRECEPT
11TRIPLE ASPECT
36REMEMBERED LIGHT
12DESOLATION
37SONG
13THE ORCHID
38HAUNTING
14A FRAGMENT
39THE HIDDEN PARADISE
15CREPUSCLE
40CLEOPATRA
16INFERNO
41ECSTASY
17MIRRORS
42UNION
18BELATED LOVE
43PSALM
19THE ABSENCE OF THE MUSE
44IN NOVEMBER
20DISSONANCE
45SYMBOLS
21TO NORA MAY FRENCH
46THE HASHISH-EATER; or, THE APOCALYPSE OF EVIL
22IN LEMURIA
47THE SORROW OF THE WINDS
23RECOMPENSE
48ARTEMIS
24EXOTIQUE
49LOVE IS NOT YOURS, LOVE IS NOT MINE
25TRANSCENDENCE
50THE CITY IN THE DESERT
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