Poems

Capturing the Essence of Romantic Themes: A Vintage Poetry Collection by a Lesser-Known Victorian PoetBy Walter Richard Cassels

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Walter Richard Cassels' collection "Poems" presents a rich tapestry of emotional landscapes, intricately woven with profound philosophical reflections and lyrical intricacies. Written in the late 19th century, Cassels' verse exemplifies the Victorian pursuit of beauty and introspection, characterized by its delicate use of meter and vivid imagery. Each poem invites readers into a contemplative space where nature, love, and mortality intertwine, echoing the era's existential inquiries while maintaining a unique introspective voice that transcends mere sentimentality. The subtle nuances in rhythm and wordplay highlight Cassels' mastery over language, establishing a compelling dialogue with the natural world and the human experience. Walter Richard Cassels, a lesser-known figure in the Victorian literary canon, was influenced by the intellectual currents of his time, particularly the Romantic movement'Äôs emphasis on emotion and individualism. His works often reflect a keen awareness of both personal and societal struggles, allowing him to blend aesthetic beauty with deeper philosophical concerns. The rich tapestry of his experiences, coupled with a scholarly approach to literature, gave birth to this profound collection that melds personal reflection with universal truths. "Poems" is a significant contribution to the study of Victorian poetry and a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of beauty and philosophical inquiry. Cassels' work not only enriches our understanding of the era's literary context but also invites contemporary readers to engage in timeless questions of love, loss, and the human condition. This collection is an essential touchstone for those who appreciate the layered complexity of poetry and its power to evoke profound emotional responses.

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GenrePoetry

Length2 hrs 59 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateDec 23, 2019

LanguageEnglish

1MABEL HEBE SPRING THE BITTERN GONE BEATRICE DI TENDA SERENADE THE EAGLE WHITHER? THE MORNING STAR THE DELECTABLE MOUNTAINS THE DARK RIVER WYTHAM WOODS THE STAR IN THE EAST UNDER THE SEA WIND A CHALLENGE AT PARTING A WITHERED ROSE-BUD DE PROFUNDIS THE MOTHER SONNET—DATUR HORA QUIETI SEA MARGINS SONG—&quot;LOVE TOOK ME SOFTLY BY THE HAND&quot; THE BELL LLEWELLYN A SHELL THE RAVEN SONNETS ON THE DEATH OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON THE PASSAGE-BIRDS MEMNON A CONCEIT THE LAND&#x27;S END THE OLDEN TIME FATHER AND SON ORION THE GOLDEN WATER YEARS AGO VULCAN SONG—&quot;THE DAYS ARE PAST&quot; GUY OF WARWICK AT EVENTIDE A DIRGE TO MY DREAM-LOVE A NIGHT SCENE SONNET—&quot;O CLOUD SO GOLDEN&quot; FLOATING DOWN THE RIVER ORPHEUS THE SCULPTOR

26DE PROFUNDIS.

2DRAMATIS PERSONAE.

27THE MOTHER.

3MABEL.

28SONNET.

4SCENE II.—The Same.

29SEA MARGINS.

5ORAN.

30SONG.

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6ORAN.

31THE BELL.

7SCENE III.—A Boudoir. Flowers about it, in beautifully shaped Vases. A Greenhouse at one end. The window-panes delicately tinted, and hung with light fleecy draperies. MABEL working, and singing in a low voice.

32LLEWELLYN.

8HEBE.

33MORGAN.

9SPRING.

34MONK.: LLEWELLYN.

10THE BITTERN.

35A SHELL.

11GONE.

36THE RAVEN.: SONNETS

12BEATRICE DI TENDA.

37THE PASSAGE-BIRDS.

13SERENADE.