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
32A DANCE OF DEATH
2III
33OBEDIENCE
3IV
34GARDENS ENCLOSED
4COLUMBA MEA “Una est Columba mea, perfecta mea.”
35GARDEN-SEED
5VIRGO POTENS
36UNIVERSA COHORS
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6ANOTHER LEADETH THEE
37IN EXTREMIS
7THE GARDEN OF LAZARUS
38A LIGNO
8HOLY CROSS
39ONE REED
9PURGATORY
40CRYING OUT
10FORTITUDO EGENIS
41AD MORTEM
11PAX VOBISCUM To Notre Dame de Boulogne
42THE FLOWER FADETH
12PURISSIMÆ VIRGINI SACELLUM
43FEAR NOT
13IN THE BEGINNING
44RECOGNITION
14AN ANTIPHONY OF ADVENT Ad Laudes
45VENIT JESUS (In the Confessional)
15I
46ASCENSION
16II
47CONFLUENCE
17III
48IMPLE SUPERNA GRATIA
18IV
49WORDS OF THE BRIDEGROOM
19V
50A MAGIC MIRROR
20ANNUNCIATIONS
51DESCENT FROM THE CROSS
21STONES OF THE BROOK
52UNSURPASSED
22RELICS
53WASTING
23ON CAUCASUS
54THE HOUR OF NEED
24IN THE SEA (The Martyrdom of St. Clement)
55EXTREME UNCTION
25“COMMUNICANTES ET MEMORIAM VENERANTES ... JOANNIS ET PAULI”
56AFTER ANOINTING
26IN MONTE FANNO
57VIATICUM
27MACRINUS AGAINST TREES
58A GIFT OF SWEETNESS
28PASCHAL’S MASS
59IN CHRISTO
29A SNOW-CAVE
60SIGHTS FOR GOD
30PROPHET
61TRANSIT
31LOOKING UPON JESUS AS HE WALKED
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