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The Poems and Prose of Ernest Dowson, With a Memoir by Arthur Symons

The Poems and Prose of Ernest Dowson, With a Memoir by Arthur Symons

By Ernest Christopher Dowson

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The Poems and Prose of Ernest Dowson, With a Memoir by Arthur Symons

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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.

Poetic Grief Memory Nature & Wilderness Dream World

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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&#x27;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&#x27;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&#x27;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&#x27;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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