
In Divers Tones
Exploring Love, Loss, and Time Through Poetic VersesBy Charles G. D. Sir RobertsLength1h 35m
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In "In Divers Tones," Charles G. D. Sir Roberts masterfully explores the intricacies of human experience through a collection of poems that reflect the multifaceted nature of life. This work showcases Roberts' innovative use of form and meter, blending traditional and avant-garde styles to convey emotions that range from exultation to despair. The lyrical quality of Roberts' language is matched by a keen observation of the natural world, drawing readers into a deeply contemplative space where the personal intertwines with the universal. The book is situated within the rich literary tradition of Canadian poetry, reflecting the influences of Romanticism while also signaling a shift towards modernism in the early 20th century. Charles G. D. Sir Roberts, often recognized as the father of Canadian poetry, was an influential figure whose life experiences evidently shaped his writing. A deeply introspective individual, Roberts grappled with themes of identity and belonging, rooted in the Canadian landscape. His diverse background in literature and intense appreciation for nature are palpable within this collection, providing depth to his exploration of human emotions and relationships. Readers seeking a profound engagement with poetry will find "In Divers Tones" to be an illuminating journey. Roberts invites us to examine the spectrum of feelings that define our existence, making this collection not only relevant to enthusiasts of Canadian literature but to anyone who seeks solace and reflection through poetic expression.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 16, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTENTS.: DEDICATION
30NOCTURNE.
2COLLECT FOR DOMINION DAY.
31TIDES.
3CANADA.
32CONSOLATION.
4ACTAEON.
33DARK.
5IN THE AFTERNOON.
34THE FOOTPATH.
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6THE PIPES OF PAN.
35TOUT OU RIEN.
7BEFORE THE BREATH OF STORM.
36SALT.
8OUT OF POMPEII.
37KHARTOUM.
9TO FREDERICTON IN MAY-TIME.
38LIBERTY.
10IN SEPTEMBER.
39TO THE MEMORY OF SIDNEY LANIER.
11CONCERNING CUTHBERT THE MONK.
40ON READING THE POEMS OF SIDNEY LANIER.
12IMPULSE.
41TO BLISS CARMAN,
13THE ISLES—AN ODE.: I.
42A BALLADE OF PHILOMELA.
14A SERENADE.
43A HERALD.
15OFF PELORUS.
44WINTER GERANIUMS.
16A BALLADE OF CALYPSO.
45A BREATHING TIME.
17RAIN.
46BIRCH AND PADDLE.
18MIST.
47AN ODE FOR THE CANADIAN CONFEDERACY.
19THE TANTRAMAR REVISITED.
48THE QUELLING OF THE MOOSE.
20THE SLAVE WOMAN.
49A SONG OF REGRET.
21THE MARVELLOUS WORK.
50THE DEPARTING OF CLOTE SCARP.
22A SONG OF DEPENDENCE.
51A BREAK.
23ON THE CREEK.
52TO A LADY,: RONDEAU.
24LOTOS.
53A BIRTHDAY BALLADE.
25THE SOWER.
54TO S—— M——.: I.
26THE POTATO HARVEST.
55LA BELLE TROMBONISTE.
27AFLOAT.
56THE POET IS BIDDEN TO MANHATTAN ISLAND.
28RECKONING.
57THE BLUE VIOLET.
29IN NOTRE DAME.