Songs at the Start
Echoes of Nature and Spirit: Poetic Reflections on Life and BeautyBy Louise Imogen Guiney
Length1h 9m
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In "Songs at the Start," Louise Imogen Guiney presents a captivating collection of lyrical poetry that resonates with personal and universal themes of love, nature, and the passage of time. Her distinct style melds rich imagery with a musicality that invites readers into a reflective space, where the beauty of language elevates the everyday. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, Guiney's work draws on the Romantic tradition while weaving in the influences of Victorian sensibilities, making her voice both nostalgic and forward-looking in its exploration of human experience. Louise Imogen Guiney, a prominent figure among early female poets, channeled her experiences as a writer and cultural commentator into this collection, reflecting her deep appreciation for both natural beauty and philosophical inquiry. Raised in a literary environment and influenced by notable contemporaries, Guiney's poetic craft demonstrates her keen engagement with history, spirituality, and the evolving landscape of women'Äôs roles in literature. Such influences provided her with the creative impetus to articulate the complexities of her inner world through poetic form. I highly recommend "Songs at the Start" to readers who seek to immerse themselves in a lyrical journey that captures the essence of emotion and beauty. Serving as both an entry point into Guiney'Äôs significant oeuvre and a treasure for seasoned poetry lovers, this collection invites contemplation and appreciation, ensuring its enduring place in the canon of American literature.
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GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 9 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1AFTER THE STORM.
25TO THE WINDING CHARLES.
2I.
26MY NEIGHBOR.[D]: FOOTNOTES:
3II.
27THE SEA-GULL.
4HEMLOCK RIVER.
28LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY.
5ON ONE POET REFUSING HOMAGE TO ANOTHER.
29LOVER LOQUITUR.
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6BROTHER BARTHOLOMEW.
30VITALITY.
7RESERVE.
31TO THE RIVER.
8PATRIOT CHORUS ON THE EVE OF WAR.
32THE SECOND TIME THEY MET.
9LO AND LU.
33ON NOT READING A POSTHUMOUS WORK.[E]: FOOTNOTE:
10HER VOICE.
34BESSY IN THE STORM.
11AN EPITAPH.
35AFTER A DUEL.
12THE FALCON AND THE LILY.
36INDIFFERENCE.
13BOSTON, FROM THE BRIDGE.
37THE PLEDGING.
14THE RED AND YELLOW LEAF.
38AT GETTYSBURG.
15“POETE MY MAISTER CHAUCER.”[A]: FOOTNOTE:
39EARLY DEATH.
16MOUNT AUBURN IN MAY.
40MY SOPRANO.
17AMONG THE FLAGS IN DORIC HALL, MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE.
41THE CROSS ROADS.
18CHILD AND FLOWER.: FOOTNOTE:
42“HEART OF GOLD.”
19KNIGHT FALSTAFF.
43A JACOBITE REVIVAL.
20THE POET.[C]: FOOTNOTE:
44SPRING.
21A CRIMINAL. 1865.
45ADVENTURERS.
22ORIENT-BORN.
46L’ETIQUETTE.
23CHARONDAS.
47THE GRAVE AND THE ROSE.
24CRAZY MARGARET.
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