Satires of Circumstance, Lyrics and Reveries, with Miscellaneous Pieces
Exploring the Depths of Fate and Desire in Victorian LiteratureBy Thomas Hardy
Length2h 21m
About this audiobook
Thomas Hardy's "Satires of Circumstance, Lyrics and Reveries, with Miscellaneous Pieces" presents a rich tapestry of poetry that deftly captures the complexities of human emotion and the capriciousness of fate. Composed in the early 20th century, the collection showcases Hardy's distinctive literary style characterized by lyrical elegance and keen social commentary. Each poem operates at the intersection of realism and romanticism, engaging with themes of love, loss, and the indifference of nature. Hardy's adept use of imagery and meter enhances the poignancy of his reflection on circumstance, pushing against the boundaries of Victorian poetic traditions. As a prominent figure in English literature, Thomas Hardy's experiences in a rapidly changing rural England profoundly influenced his writing. His lifelong engagement with the struggles of individuals against societal constraints and the relentless forces of nature is evident throughout this work. Hardy came from a humble background, and his keen observations of working-class lives and his own existential contemplations serve as a backdrop to "Satires of Circumstance," which reflects his embattled relationship with convention and the modern world. This collection is essential reading for poetry enthusiasts and scholars alike. Hardy's nuanced exploration of emotion amidst a changing landscape invites readers to reflect on their own circumstances and the whims of fate. The insightful satire and heartfelt reveries presented here make it a compelling addition to any literary library, showcasing Hardy's mastery of form and profound empathy.
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Rating★★★★ 4.1 (50)
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GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 21 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1WHERE THE PICNIC WAS
26THE DISCOVERY
2THE SCHRECKHORN (With thoughts of Leslie Stephen) (June 1897)
27TOLERANCE
3A SINGER ASLEEP (Algernon Charles Swinburne, 1837–1909)
28BEFORE AND AFTER SUMMER
4A PLAINT TO MAN
29AT DAY-CLOSE IN NOVEMBER
5GOD’S FUNERAL
30THE YEAR’S AWAKENING
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6SPECTRES THAT GRIEVE
31UNDER THE WATERFALL
7“AH, ARE YOU DIGGING ON MY GRAVE?”
32THE SPELL OF THE ROSE
8SATIRES OF CIRCUMSTANCES IN FIFTEEN GLIMPSES
33ST. LAUNCE’S REVISITED
9I AT TEA
34POEMS OF 1912–13
10II IN CHURCH
35THE GOING
11III BY HER AUNT’S GRAVE
36YOUR LAST DRIVE
12IV IN THE ROOM OF THE BRIDE-ELECT
37THE WALK
13V AT A WATERING-PLACE
38RAIN ON A GRAVE
14VI IN THE CEMETERY
39“I FOUND HER OUT THERE”
15VII OUTSIDE THE WINDOW
40WITHOUT CEREMONY
16VIII IN THE STUDY
41LAMENT
17IX AT THE ALTAR-RAIL
42THE HAUNTER
18X IN THE NUPTIAL CHAMBER
43THE VOICE
19XI IN THE RESTAURANT
44HIS VISITOR
20XII AT THE DRAPER’S
45A CIRCULAR
21XIII ON THE DEATH-BED
46A DREAM OR NO
22XIV OVER THE COFFIN
47AFTER A JOURNEY
23XV IN THE MOONLIGHT
48A DEATH-DAY RECALLED
24LYRICS AND REVERIES (continued)
49BEENY CLIFF March 1870—March 1913
25SELF-UNCONSCIOUS
50AT CASTLE BOTEREL
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