The open sea
Exploring Love, Loss, and Life's Depths in Free Verse PoetryBy Edgar Lee Masters
Length4h 29m
About this audiobook
In Edgar Lee Masters' evocative and contemplative collection "The Open Sea," the author dives into the depths of human emotion and experience. Through a series of interconnected poems, Masters employs a free verse style, reminiscent of his earlier work in "Spoon River Anthology," to explore themes of love, loss, and existential reflection. The work's stark imagery and lyrical quality invite readers to navigate the turbulent waters of their own lives, challenging them to confront the universal struggles of the human condition amidst the vastness of existence. Edgar Lee Masters, an influential figure in American literature, drew from his own experiences growing up in the Midwest, which profoundly shaped his understanding of the human psyche and societal norms. His exploration of individuality and collective memory, coupled with his keen observations of social dynamics, informed the poignant themes present in "The Open Sea." Masters' commitment to portraying authentic emotion and his mastery of verse reflect his broader literary aims to connect with generations of readers. "The Open Sea" is a must-read for those seeking a deep, introspective journey into the human spirit. Masters deftly weaves a tapestry of life'Äôs intricacies that will resonate with anyone who has contemplated their own place in the world. This work invites contemplation and discussion, making it a valuable addition to the libraries of both casual readers and literary scholars alike.
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GenrePoetry
Length4 hrs 29 mins
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Publish dateDec 23, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BRUTUS
2AT THE MERMAID TAVERN (April 10th, 1613)
3CHARLOTTE CORDAY (The Revolutionary Tribunal; July 17th, 1793)
4A MAN CHILD IS BORN (February 12th, 1809. Log Hut near Hodgenville, Ky.) (A neighbor woman is talking)
5RICHARD BOOTH TO HIS SON JUNIUS BRUTUS (London, December 13th, 1813.)
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6A MAN CHILD IS BORN (July 14th, 1839. The Farm.) (Mrs. Booth is speaking.)
7SQUIRE BOWLING GREEN (Rutledge’s Tavern, New Salem, July 14th, 1839.)
8LINCOLN SPEAKING IN CONGRESS (January 12th, 1848.)
9JOHN WILKES BOOTH AT THE FARM (January 12th, 1848.)
10JUNIUS BRUTUS BOOTH (On a steamboat bound for Cincinnati from New Orleans, November 30th, 1852.)
11A CERTAIN POET ON THE DEBATES (At Alton, Illinois, October 15th, 1858.) (Arguing with a group at the hotel.)
12PART II: THE DECISION (April 14th, 1861.)
13PART III
14LINCOLN MAKES A MEMORANDUM
15WINTER GARDEN THEATRE
16THE SPARROW HAWK IN THE RAIN
17ADELAIDE AND JOHN WILKES BOOTH (At the National Hall, Washington, April 9, 1865.)
18BRUTUS LIVES AGAIN IN BOOTH (Ford’s Theatre, Good Friday, April 14th, 1865.)
19Scene II. The White House.
20Scene III. The entrance of Ford’s Theatre.
21Scene IV. Lincoln and Mrs. Lincoln Driving to the Theatre.
22Scene V. The stage of Ford’s Theatre.
23Scene VI. Back of the stage.
24Scene VII. The Presidential Box.
25Scene VIII. Dress Circle.
26Scene IX. In the passageway leading to the Presidential box.
27Scene X. The Presidential box.
28Scene XI. Booth at the door of the Presidential box aiming a pistol.
29Scene XII. On the stage.
30BOOTH’S PHILIPPI (Garrett’s Tobacco House, Bowling Green, Virginia, April 26th, 1865. Booth and Harrold.)
31SCENE I
32Scene II. (At the Garrett House.)
33Scene III. (Inside the Tobacco House.)
34Scene IV. (At the Garrett House.)
35Scene V. (Inside the Tobacco House.)
36Scene VI. (Boston Corbett looking through a crack in the Tobacco House at Booth amid the flames.)
37Scene VII. (On the lawn.)
38THE BURIAL OF BOSTON CORBETT
39THE NEW APOCRYPHA
40BUSINESS REVERSES
41THE FIG TREE (Matthew, Chapter XXI.)
42TRIBUTE MONEY (Matthew, Chapter XXII: 24-27.)
43THE GREAT MERGER (Exodus, Chapter XX.)
44AT DECAPOLIS (Mark, Chapter V.)
451 THE ACCUSATION
462 JESUS BEFORE MAGISTRATE AHAZ
47THE SINGLE STANDARD (St. John, Chapter VIII.)
48FIRST ENTRANTS (St. Matthew, Chapter XXII: 31.)
49JOHN IN PRISON (St. Luke, Chapter XVI. St. Matthew, Chapter XI.)
50ANANIAS AND SAPPHIRA
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