The Poems and Prose of Ernest Dowson, With a Memoir by Arthur Symons
By Ernest Christopher Dowson
Length4h 5m
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In "The Poems and Prose of Ernest Dowson, With a Memoir by Arthur Symons," readers are introduced to the hauntingly lyrical world of Dowson's poetry, characterized by its vivid imagery and melancholic themes. The collection showcases his mastery of the symbolist style, intertwining the exploration of love, beauty, and despair in an era marked by transition and uncertainty. As he grapples with the fleeting nature of existence, Dowson's work echoes the sentiments of the Decadent movement, grounded in rich allusions and an elegant command of language that captivates the reader's imagination while exposing the fragility of human emotions amidst the societal shifts of the late 19th century. Ernest Christopher Dowson, a figure emblematic of the Decadent era, was deeply influenced by the complexities of modern life. His literary journey was shaped by personal tragedies, unrequited love, and a yearning for an idealized beauty that often eluded him. Dowson's friendships with contemporaries such as Oscar Wilde and Arthur Symons enriched his artistic vision, prompting him to engage with themes reflective of his own struggles and aspirations. This collection is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the intricacies of human emotion and the artistic responses to a changing world. Dowson's work not only illuminates the path of his literary predecessors but also resonates with contemporary readers, making it an essential addition to any literary library.
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GenrePoetry
Length4 hrs 5 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1AUTUMNAL
34IV
2IN TEMPORE SENECTUTIS
35TO HIS MISTRESS
3VILLANELLE OF HIS LADY'S TREASURES
36JADIS
4GRAY NIGHTS
37IN A BRETON CEMETERY
5VESPERAL
38TO WILLIAM THEODORE PETERS ON HIS RENAISSANCE CLOAK
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6THE GARDEN OF SHADOW
39THE SEA-CHANGE
7SOLI CANTARE PERITI ARCADES
40DREGS
8ON THE BIRTH OF A FRIEND'S CHILD
41A SONG
9EXTREME UNCTION
42BRETON AFTERNOON
10AMANTIUM IRAE
43VENITE DESCENDAMUS
11IMPENITENT ULTIMA
44TRANSITION
12A VALEDICTION
45EXCHANGES
13SAPIENTIA LUNAE
46TO A LADY ASKING FOOLISH QUESTIONS
14SERAPHITA
47RONDEAU
15EPIGRAM
48MORITURA
16QUID NON SUPREMUS, AMANTES?
49LIBERA ME
17CHANSON SANS PAROLES
50TO A LOST LOVE
18THE PIERROT OF THE MINUTE
51WISDOM
19THE CHARACTERS
52IN SPRING
20THE SCENE
53A LAST WORD
21THE MOON MAIDEN'S SONG.
54DILEMMAS
22DECORATIONS
55THE DIARY OF A SUCCESSFUL MAN
23BEYOND
56A CASE OF CONSCIENCE
24DE AMORE
57I
25THE DEAD CHILD
58II
26CARTHUSIANS
59III
27THE THREE WITCHES
60AN ORCHESTRAL VIOLIN
28VILLANELLE OF THE POET'S ROAD
61I
29VILLANELLE OF ACHERON
62II
30SAINT GERMAIN-EN-LAYE
63III
31AFTER PAUL VERLAINE
64SOUVENIRS OF AN EGOIST
32II
65THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
33III
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