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
GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 14, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTORY NOTE
37SANARY
2IN THE RANGITAKI VALLEY
38TO L. H. B. (1894–1915)
3SPRING WIND IN LONDON
39NIGHT-SCENTED STOCK
4BUTTERFLY LAUGHTER
40NOW I AM A PLANT, A WEED ...
5THE CANDLE
41THERE IS A SOLEMN WIND TO-NIGHT
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6LITTLE BROTHER’S SECRET
42OUT IN THE GARDEN
7LITTLE BROTHER’S STORY
43FAIRY TALE
8THE MAN WITH THE WOODEN LEG
44COVERING WINGS
9WHEN I WAS A BIRD
45FIRELIGHT
10THE ARABIAN SHAWL
46SORROWING LOVE
11SLEEPING TOGETHER
47A LITTLE GIRL’S PRAYER
12THE QUARREL
48THE WOUNDED BIRD
13LONELINESS
49CHILD VERSES 1907
14THE MEETING
50A FAIRY TALE
15THE GULF
51OPPOSITES
16THE STORM
52SONG OF KAREN, THE DANCING CHILD
17ACROSS THE RED SKY
53A JOYFUL SONG OF FIVE
18VERY EARLY SPRING
54THE CANDLE FAIRY
19THE AWAKENING RIVER
55SONG BY THE WINDOW BEFORE BED
20THE SEA CHILD
56A LITTLE BOY’S DREAM
21THE EARTH-CHILD IN THE GRASS
57WINTER SONG
22TO GOD THE FATHER
58ON A YOUNG LADY’S SIXTH ANNIVERSARY
23THE OPAL DREAM CAVE
59SONG OF THE LITTLE WHITE GIRL
24SEA
60A FEW RULES FOR BEGINNERS
25JANGLING MEMORY
61A DAY IN BED
26THERE WAS A CHILD ONCE
62THE LONESOME CHILD
27THE SECRET
63A FINE DAY
28SEA SONG
64EVENING SONG OF THE THOUGHTFUL CHILD
29COUNTRYWOMEN
65A NEW HYMN
30STARS
66AUTUMN SONG
31DEAF HOUSE AGENT
67THE BLACK MONKEY
32VILLA PAULINE
68THE PILLAR BOX
33CAMOMILE TEA
69THE QUARREL
34WAVES
70GROWN-UP TALK
35THE TOWN BETWEEN THE HILLS
71THE FAMILY
36VOICES OF THE AIR
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