Songs of Sea and Sail
Echoes of the Sea: Maritime Poems and Sailor SongsBy Thomas Fleming Day
Length1h 14m
About this audiobook
In "Songs of Sea and Sail," Thomas Fleming Day masterfully weaves a collection of lyrical poetry that celebrates the spirit of maritime adventure and the profound connection between humanity and the ocean. Written at the turn of the 20th century, Day's verse resonates with a romanticism influenced by the burgeoning age of exploration and the evolving techniques of verse. The themes reflect the crests and troughs of life at sea, infused with vivid imagery and rhythmic cadence that echo the ebb and flow of tides, seamlessly combining literary elegance with the raw allure of nature's elemental forces. Thomas Fleming Day, an influential figure in maritime literature, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a sailor and his deep affinity for seafaring culture. His reflections on his nautical adventures and a rich understanding of maritime traditions allow him to vividly portray the lives of sailors, revealing both their trials and triumphs. Day's background in journalism and literature informs his accessible yet sophisticated style, inviting readers into a world where the sea is both a physical and metaphorical landscape. "Songs of Sea and Sail" is highly recommended for readers who appreciate poetry that captures the essence of adventure and the intricacies of human experience. Whether you are a lover of the sea or a seeker of lyrical beauty, Day'Äôs work invites you to embark on a journey through the waves of imagination, celebrating the timeless allure of the ocean.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTENTS.
26II.
2THE MERMAID'S SONG.
27III.
3TRAFALGAR, 1805.
28THE OLD BUCCANEER'S SONG.
4WHEN.
29THE BELFRY OF THE SEA.
5THE FORSAKEN PORT.
30PHANTOMS.
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6AN EARLY MOONSET.
31FLOTSAM.
7ON THE BRIDGE.
32THE LOST SHIP.
8MISSING.
33THE MAIN-SHEET SONG.
9MAKING LAND.
34THE LANDFALL
10AT PORTSMOUTH
35THE CLIPPER.
11AT ANCHOR.
36THE CONSTITUTION.
12FROM THE CLIFF.
37THE TARTAR.
13THEN AND NOW.
38WARNING.
14THE SHIPS.
39IN SEPTEMBER.
15THE MAN-O'-WAR'S-MAN'S YARN.
40THE HOMEWARD BOUNDER'S SONG.
16UNKNOWN.
41THE SPELL OF THE SEA.
17THE COASTERS.
42DAYS OF OAK.
18TO-DAY.
43I.
19THE SAILOR OF THE SAIL.
44II.
20THE YACHT.
45III.
21THE TRADE-WIND'S SONG.
46IV.
22EXECUTION ROCK LIGHT.
47LONG, LONG AGO.
23THE CARGO BOATS.
48WIND HAPPY SHIPS.
24THE NOONTIDE CALM.
49THE QUEST.
25I.
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