The Feast of the Virgins and Other Poems
Exploring Love and Loss through Symbolist PoetryBy Hanford Lennox Gordon
Length4h 24m
About this audiobook
In "The Feast of the Virgins and Other Poems," Hanford Lennox Gordon presents a profound exploration of human emotions, spiritual longing, and cultural identity. This collection blends vivid imagery with lyrical elegance, employing a variety of poetic forms that range from sonnets to free verse. Thematically rich, the poems dive into existential questions while drawing inspiration from both Afro-Caribbean heritage and Western literary traditions, making the work an essential contribution to 20th-century American poetry. Gordon's meticulously crafted lines evoke a delicate interplay between joy and sorrow, celebrating the cultural tapestry that shapes individual experience. Hanford Lennox Gordon, born in the Caribbean and later establishing himself in the United States, has a unique perspective that informs his writing. His experiences as a scholar, educator, and poet have deepened his understanding of the complexities of cultural intersectionality. Gordon's commitment to illuminating issues of race, identity, and spirituality is both personal and universal, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of marginalized communities. Readers seeking a transformative literary experience will find "The Feast of the Virgins and Other Poems" an enriching journey. Gordon'Äôs profound insights and evocative language offer a resonant exploration of self-discovery and cultural belonging, making this collection a vital addition to the library of any poetry enthusiast.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length4 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 12, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
14ISABEL
2PREFACE
15BYRON AND THE ANGEL
3THE MISSISSIPPI
16I
4THE GAME OF BALL[2]
17II
5THE GIANT'S DANCE.
18OUT OF THE DEPTHS
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6TO THE MEMORY OF MY DEVOTED WIFE DEAD AND GONE YET ALWAYS WITH ME I DEDICATE PAULINE THE FLOWER OF MY HEART NURSED INTO BLOOM BY HER LOVING CARE AND OFTTIMES WATERED WITH HER TEARS H.L.G.
19FAME
7INTRODUCTION
20THE FOOT RACES.
8THE CAPTAIN'S STORY
21THE WAKAN-WACEPEE, OR SACRED DANCE. [81]
9PAUL' S HISTORY
22WINONA'S WARNING.
10POETRY.
23DULUTH'S DEPARTURE
11TWENTY YEARS AGO
24THE CANOE RACE.
12A HUNGARIAN LEGEND
25IN CAMP.
13A HUNGARIAN TALE
26FINIS
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