Poems of Adoration
Exploring the Depths of Devotion and Beauty in Romantic PoetryBy Michael Field
Length1h 19m
About this audiobook
In "Poems of Adoration," Michael Field intricately weaves together themes of love, devotion, and spirituality through a collection of evocative verses that resonate with profound emotional depth. The book showcases Field's masterful command of lyricism and imagery, employing a lush and sensuous style that transports the reader into a realm of intimate contemplation. Positioned within the context of late 19th-century literary movements, these poems reflect the aestheticism and emotional intensity characteristic of the era, inviting readers to explore the sacred dimensions of human experience through a relationship with the divine. Michael Field, the pen name of sisters Katharine Bradley and Edith Cooper, was a pioneering figure in the realm of female poetic voices during a time dominated by male literary expressions. Their shared commitment to exploring introspective and experiential themes is evident in this compilation, which draws upon their own diverse backgrounds in art and literature. Their unique perspectives on gender and sexuality also inform the spiritual and romantic nature of their work, unveiling layers of significance in their verses that speak to broader societal shifts. "Poems of Adoration" is highly recommended for readers seeking an immersive poetic experience that challenges conventional boundaries and celebrates the profundity of love and spirituality. Field's beautifully crafted language and insightful themes make this collection essential reading for enthusiasts of early modern poetry and those interested in the intersection of art and intimate human connections.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1II
26IN MONTE FANNO
2III
27MACRINUS AGAINST TREES
3IV
28PASCHAL’S MASS
4COLUMBA MEA “Una est Columba mea, perfecta mea.”
29A SNOW-CAVE
5VIRGO POTENS
30PROPHET
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6ANOTHER LEADETH THEE
31LOOKING UPON JESUS AS HE WALKED
7THE GARDEN OF LAZARUS
32A DANCE OF DEATH
8HOLY CROSS
33OBEDIENCE
9PURGATORY
34GARDENS ENCLOSED
10FORTITUDO EGENIS
35GARDEN-SEED
11PAX VOBISCUM To Notre Dame de Boulogne
36UNIVERSA COHORS
12PURISSIMÆ VIRGINI SACELLUM
37IN EXTREMIS
13IN THE BEGINNING
38A LIGNO
14AN ANTIPHONY OF ADVENT Ad Laudes
39ONE REED
15I
40CRYING OUT
16II
41AD MORTEM
17III
42THE FLOWER FADETH
18IV
43FEAR NOT
19V
44RECOGNITION
20ANNUNCIATIONS
45VENIT JESUS (In the Confessional)
21STONES OF THE BROOK
46ASCENSION
22RELICS
47CONFLUENCE
23ON CAUCASUS
48IMPLE SUPERNA GRATIA
24IN THE SEA (The Martyrdom of St. Clement)
49WORDS OF THE BRIDEGROOM
25“COMMUNICANTES ET MEMORIAM VENERANTES ... JOANNIS ET PAULI”
50A MAGIC MIRROR
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