Poems
Exploring the Depths of Human Emotions through Lyrical PoetryBy Katherine Mansfield
Length1h 12m
About this audiobook
Katherine Mansfield's "Poems" presents a remarkable tapestry of human experience woven through her distinctive modernist lens. This collection showcases her lyrical prowess, characterized by keen psychological insight and a vivid sensory engagement with the world. Mansfield's explorations of themes such as memory, loss, and the fleeting nature of time reflect her innovative use of imagery and form, transcending traditional boundaries of poetry. The brevity and precision of her verses capture the nuances of emotion, positioning her work within the context of early 20th-century literature, which sought new ways to articulate the complexities of life in an increasingly fragmented world. Mansfield, a prominent New Zealand writer, was significantly influenced by her expatriate experiences in Europe and her interactions with literary figures such as Virginia Woolf and T.S. Eliot. Her personal encounters with melancholy and her struggle against societal norms inform her poetic voice, which resonates with authenticity and depth. Mansfield'Äôs own life, marked by transient relationships and a quest for artistic expression, plays a crucial role in shaping the intimate themes in her poetry. "Poems" is a must-read for anyone interested in the elegance of modernist poetry and the exploration of inner landscapes. Mansfield's ability to distill profound truths into sparkling verse invites readers to reflect deeply on their own experiences. This collection is not merely a compilation of verses, but rather a keen observation of life, making it essential for scholars and poetry lovers alike.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.3 (67)
Includes Goodreads
GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 14, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTORY NOTE
26THERE WAS A CHILD ONCE
2IN THE RANGITAKI VALLEY
27THE SECRET
3SPRING WIND IN LONDON
28SEA SONG
4BUTTERFLY LAUGHTER
29COUNTRYWOMEN
5THE CANDLE
30STARS
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6LITTLE BROTHER’S SECRET
31DEAF HOUSE AGENT
7LITTLE BROTHER’S STORY
32VILLA PAULINE
8THE MAN WITH THE WOODEN LEG
33CAMOMILE TEA
9WHEN I WAS A BIRD
34WAVES
10THE ARABIAN SHAWL
35THE TOWN BETWEEN THE HILLS
11SLEEPING TOGETHER
36VOICES OF THE AIR
12THE QUARREL
37SANARY
13LONELINESS
38TO L. H. B. (1894–1915)
14THE MEETING
39NIGHT-SCENTED STOCK
15THE GULF
40NOW I AM A PLANT, A WEED ...
16THE STORM
41THERE IS A SOLEMN WIND TO-NIGHT
17ACROSS THE RED SKY
42OUT IN THE GARDEN
18VERY EARLY SPRING
43FAIRY TALE
19THE AWAKENING RIVER
44COVERING WINGS
20THE SEA CHILD
45FIRELIGHT
21THE EARTH-CHILD IN THE GRASS
46SORROWING LOVE
22TO GOD THE FATHER
47A LITTLE GIRL’S PRAYER
23THE OPAL DREAM CAVE
48THE WOUNDED BIRD
24SEA
49CHILD VERSES 1907
25JANGLING MEMORY
50A FAIRY TALE
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