Eidolon; or, The Course of a Soul; and Other Poems
Exploring human souls through Victorian poetry and metaphysical themesBy Walter Richard Cassels
Length3h 36m
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In "Eidolon; or, The Course of a Soul; and Other Poems," Walter Richard Cassels intricately weaves a rich tapestry of philosophical thought and emotional depth. This collection captures the essence of the soul's journey, exploring themes of existence, transcendence, and the spiritual realm through a meticulously crafted poetic style. Cassels employs vivid imagery and lyrical language, drawing influences from Romanticism while infusing a unique introspective voice. The poems serve as meditative reflections, encouraging readers to ponder the complexities of life and death, thereby situating this work within the broader context of 19th-century literary movements that sought to express the ineffable experiences of the human condition. Walter Richard Cassels, a significant yet often overlooked figure in the literary landscape, was profoundly influenced by the philosophical currents of his time, especially idealism and mysticism. His background as a scholar and thinker provided him with the intellectual framework to delve deeply into metaphysical questions. This collection showcases his ability to blend scholarly insights with heartfelt poetry, making his work resonant with both academic and general audiences. I highly recommend "Eidolon" for readers seeking a profound exploration of the human soul and its existential quests. Cassels' poetry invites contemplation and introspection, making it an essential addition for those interested in the intersections of spirituality and literature. This collection promises not only to enlighten but also to inspire a deeper understanding of one'Äôs own journey through life.
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GenrePoetry
Length3 hrs 36 mins
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Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION TO EIDOLON.
82XXXV.
2EIDOLON,
83XXXVI.
3THE COURSE OF A SOUL.
84XXXVII.
4Scene. A desert Island. The sea-shore. Man.
85XXXVIII.
5Scene. Night. Man.
86XXXIX.
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6Scene. A Grove—Noontide. Man.
87XL.
7Spirit.
88XLI.
8Man.
89XLII.
9Spirit.
90XLIII.
10Man.
91XLIV.
11Spirit.
92XLV.
12Scene. A Grove—Sunset. Man.
93XLVI.
13Spirit.
94XLVII.
14Man.
95XLVIII.
15Spirit.
96XLIX.
16Man.
97L.
17Spirit.
98LI.
18Man.
99LII.
19Spirit.
100LIII.
20Man.
101LIV.
21Spirit.
102LV.
22Man.
103LVI.
23Spirit.
104LVII.
24Man.
105LVIII.
25Spirit.
106LIX.
26Man.
107LX.
27Spirit.
108LXI.
28Scene. A rock overhanging the Sea. Man.
109LXII.
29Spirit.
110LXIII.
30Man.
111LXIV.
31Spirit.
112LXV.
32Man.
113LXVI.
33Spirit.
114LXVII.
34Man.
115LXVIII.
35Spirit.
116LXIX.
36Man.
117LXX.
37Spirit.
118LXXI.
38Scene. Hill and Dale—Morning. Man.
119LXXII.
39Spirit.
120LXXIII.
40Man.
121LXXIV.
41Spirit.
122LXXV.
42Man.
123LXXVI.
43Spirit.
124LXXVII.
44Man.
125LXXVIII.
45Spirit.
126LXXIX.
46Scene. A Mountain Summit—Sunrise. Poet.
127LXXX.
47ALCESTÉ.
128LXXXI.
48I.
129LXXXII.
49II.
130LXXXIII.
50III.
131LXXXIV.
51IV.
132PYGMALION.
52V.
133PART I. The Man.: PART II. The Worker.
53VI.
134ODE TO FANCY.
54VII.
135WHAT IS A SIGH?
55VIII.
136IONE.
56IX.
137REALITY.
57X.
138RETROSPECTION.
58XI.
139THE STORMY PETREL.
59XII.
140TO ——
60XIII.
141THE MERMAID.
61XIV.
142THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR.
62XV.
143WHY DO I LOVE THEE?
63XVI.
144LADY ANNABEL.
64XVII.
145TO JENNY LIND.: ON HER RE-APPEARANCE IN ENGLAND MAY 4th. 1848.
65XVIII.
146THE GOLD SEEKERS.
66XIX.
147TO WOMAN.
67XX.
148THE POET.
68XXI.
149II.: III.
69XXII.
150EVENING.
70XXIII.
151LIFE.
71XXIV.
152SORROW.
72XXV.
153I. Written at Ulleswater.
73XXVI.
154II.
74XXVII.
155III.
75XXVIII.
156IV.
76XXIX.
157V.
77XXX.
158VI.
78XXXI.
159VII. To Ella.
79XXXII.
160VIII.
80XXXIII.
161C. WHITTINGHAM, CHISWICK.
81XXXIV.
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