Rivers to the Sea
Capturing love, loss, and nature in lyrical proseBy Sara Teasdale
Length50m
About this audiobook
In "Rivers to the Sea," Sara Teasdale masterfully captures the ebbs and flows of human emotion through a series of poignant lyrical poems. Written in her signature style, Teasdale'Äôs verses combine musicality with vivid imagery, exploring themes of love, beauty, and the transitory nature of life. The collection reflects the influence of early 20th-century American Romanticism, where nature serves as a backdrop for introspection and emotional resonance, highlighting the complexities of the human spirit against the vastness of the natural world. Sara Teasdale, a prominent figure in the early modernist movement, was deeply influenced by her own experiences of love, loneliness, and the search for meaning. Born in 1884, she was one of the first women to gain notable recognition in American poetry, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1918. Her personal struggles and triumphs imbued her work with authenticity, enabling her to convey the universal experiences of sorrow and joy that resonate with readers across generations. "Rivers to the Sea" is a must-read for anyone seeking to explore the delicate interplay between nature and emotion. Teasdale's lyrical mastery invites readers to reflect on their personal journeys, making the collection both a timeless expression of artistic beauty and an intimate exploration of the human condition.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 25, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1II
28FROM THE NORTH
2INDIAN SUMMER
29THE LIGHTS OF NEW YORK
3THE SEA WIND
30SEA LONGING
4THE CLOUD
31THE RIVER
5THE POOR HOUSE
32LEAVES
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6NEW YEAR'S DAWN—BROADWAY
33THE ANSWER
7THE STAR
34III
8DOCTORS
35OVER THE ROOFS
9IN THE CARPENTER'S SHOP
36A CRY
10THE CARPENTER'S SON
37CHANCE
11THE MOTHER OF A POET
38IMMORTAL
12RIVERS TO THE SEA
39AFTER DEATH
13TWILIGHT
40TESTAMENT
14SWALLOW FLIGHT
41GIFTS
15THOUGHTS
42FROM THE SEA
16TO DICK, ON HIS SIXTH BIRTHDAY
43VIGNETTES OVERSEAS
17TO ROSE
44II
18THE FOUNTAIN
45III
19THE ROSE
46IV
20DREAMS
47V
21"I AM NOT YOURS "
48VI
22PIERROT'S SONG
49VII
23NIGHT IN ARIZONA
50VIII
24DUSK IN WAR TIME
51IX
25SPRING IN WAR TIME
52X
26WHILE I MAY
53XI
27DEBT
54SAPPHO: II
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