Length4h 43m
About this audiobook
Robert Louis Stevenson's "Poetry" showcases a masterful interplay of lyrical beauty and vivid imagery, inviting readers into the intricate landscapes of human emotion and experience. This collection is characterized by its rhythmic elegance and a Romantic undertone, reflecting the themes of nature, adventure, and the complexity of the human spirit. Stevenson's ability to blend personal reflection with universal themes places his work in the context of late 19th-century poetry, bridging the divide between the sentimental and the modern. Stevenson, best known for his iconic works like "Treasure Island" and "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde," was a figure steeped in the exploration of identity and duality. His passion for travel and storytelling, as well as his experiences with illness, profoundly influenced his poetic voice. Drawn from both his Scottish roots and his wanderlust, his poetry reflects a quest for understanding—an exploration of self against the backdrop of a vast world. "Poetry" is highly recommended for those who appreciate the rich tapestry of life expressed through verse. Readers will find in Stevenson's work a refreshing synthesis of thought and emotion that resonates across generations, enriching their literary journey and inviting introspection.
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GenrePoetry
Length4 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE SONG OF RAHÉRO: A LEGEND OF TAHITI
26WINDY NIGHTS
2THE SLAYING OF TÁMATÉA
27TRAVEL
3THE VENGING OF TÁMATÉA
28SINGING
4RAHÉRO
29LOOKING FORWARD
5THE FEAST OF FAMINE MARQUESAN MANNERS
30A GOOD PLAY
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6THE PRIEST’S VIGIL
31WHERE GO THE BOATS?
7THE LOVERS
32AUNTIE’S SKIRTS
8THE FEAST
33THE LAND OF COUNTERPANE
9THE RAID
34THE LAND OF NOD
10TICONDEROGA A LEGEND OF THE WEST HIGHLANDS
35MY SHADOW
11TICONDEROGA
36SYSTEM
12THE SAYING OF THE NAME
37A GOOD BOY
13THE SEEKING OF THE NAME
38ESCAPE AT BEDTIME
14THE PLACE OF THE NAME
39MARCHING SONG
15HEATHER ALE
40THE COW
16CHRISTMAS AT SEA
41HAPPY THOUGHT
17TO ALISON CUNNINGHAM
42THE WIND
18BED IN SUMMER
43KEEPSAKE MILL
19A THOUGHT
44GOOD AND BAD CHILDREN
20AT THE SEA-SIDE
45FOREIGN CHILDREN
21YOUNG NIGHT-THOUGHT
46THE SUN TRAVELS
22WHOLE DUTY OF CHILDREN
47THE LAMPLIGHTER
23RAIN
48MY BED IS A BOAT
24PIRATE STORY
49THE MOON
25FOREIGN LANDS
50THE SWING
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