Selected Poems
A Journey Through Lyrical Landscapes and Emotional DepthsBy John Masefield
Length2h 58m
About this audiobook
In "Selected Poems," John Masefield offers a profound poetic journey that explores themes of human experience, nature, and the passage of time. His distinct lyrical style melds vivid imagery with emotive language, creating a resonant atmosphere that invites readers to reflect on the beauty and fragility of life. This collection showcases Masefield's early 20th-century literary context, where the impact of World War I and the shifting social landscapes imbued poetry with both a sense of melancholy and hope, exemplifying the transition from Victorian ideals to modernist sentiments. John Masefield, the British Poet Laureate from 1930 until his death in 1967, was deeply influenced by his maritime experiences and the rural landscapes of his youth. His travels and exposure to varied cultures and philosophies enriched his poetry, allowing him to articulate feelings of longing and belonging. The son of a sea captain, Masefield'Äôs affinity for the ocean permeates many of his works, reflecting a restlessness and a search for meaning that resonates deeply with readers. "Selected Poems" is highly recommended for both poetry enthusiasts and those newly acquainted with Masefield's work. This collection encapsulates the essence of human emotion interlaced with nature, making it a timeless read that resonates with the reader's inner life and reflects the complexities of the human condition.
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GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Selections from DAUBER
17SHIPS
2THE SETTING OF THE WATCH
18SONNET ON THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE (From the Portuguese of Antonio di Ferreiro)
3THE WATCH BELOW
19THEY CLOSED HER EYES (From the Spanish of Don Gustavo A. Becquér)
4THE HORN
20Selections from GOOD FRIDAY A DRAMATIC POEM
5THE SOUTH-WEST WIND
21Selections from LOLLINGDON DOWNS: From GALLIPOLI Epilogue
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6WE THEREFORE COMMIT OUR BROTHER.
22Selections from REYNARD THE FOX
7Selections from THE DAFFODIL FIELDS.
23Selections from ENSLAVED
8I
24THE KHALIF’S JUDGMENT.
9THE RIVER.
25THE HOUNDS OF HELL
10THE RETURN.
26ANIMULA
11THE END OF THE TROUBLE.
27FORGET
12Selections from PHILIP THE KING
28ON GROWING OLD
13TRUTH
29Selections from RIGHT ROYAL
14THE “WANDERER”
30Selections from ESTHER
15AUGUST, 1914
31Chorus.
16BIOGRAPHY
32ACT II
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