The Snowflake, and Other Poems
Exploring Nature, Love, and Human Emotions Through Poetic ImageryBy Arthur Weir
Length2h 1m
About this audiobook
In "The Snowflake, and Other Poems," Arthur Weir presents a richly textured collection that traverses the delicate nuances of human emotion and the natural world, inviting readers into a contemplative space where beauty and melancholy coexist. Weir employs a lyrical style characterized by vivid imagery and precise diction, effectively capturing transient moments that resonate within the broader themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. Set against a backdrop of modern sensibilities, the collection engages with nature not merely as a setting but as an integral component of the emotional experience, reflecting the tenets of Romanticism while exhibiting a contemporary awareness of introspection and existential inquiry. Arthur Weir, a poet whose voice emerged from the late 20th-century literary landscape, draws on his background in environmental science and personal experiences to inform his poetic vision. His commitment to exploring the interplay between humanity and nature underscores a profound understanding of the interconnectedness of all life'Äîa perspective that resonates deeply in this collection. Weir's academic background and participation in various literary communities have enabled him to refine his craft, developing an authentic voice that connects with readers on multiple levels. This collection is highly recommended for those who appreciate poetry that invites introspection and emotional engagement. Weir's reflections on nature and the human condition will resonate with anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the world around them. "The Snowflake, and Other Poems" serves not only as a source of aesthetic pleasure but also as a catalyst for personal reflection within the reader's own life.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE SNOWFLAKE.
26ON NEW YEAR’S EVE.
2THE MASQUE OF THE YEAR. (Time is discovered seated in the midst of a bevy of maidens, each of whom represents a month.)
27IN THE CLOSING HOURS.
3TIME.
28WHERE HEAVEN IS.
4JANUARY.
29NEW YEAR’S EVE. Air—Belle Mahone.: REFRAIN.
5FEBRUARY.
30PEGASUS.
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6MARCH.
31IT WOULD BE EASY TO BE GOOD.
7APRIL.
32THE LITTLE TROOPER.
8MAY.
33CUPID’S DISGUISES.
9JUNE.
34MUSIC.
10JULY.
35BABY’S STOCKING.
11AUGUST.
36MY DIVINITY.
12SEPTEMBER.
37THE SLEEPING SOUL.
13OCTOBER.
38THE MOTHER.
14NOVEMBER.
39PLUCK FLOWERS IN YOUTH.
15DECEMBER.
40O FOOLISH HEART.
16THE NEW YEAR.
41MY HEART’S A MERRY ROVER.
17CHORUS OF MONTHS.
42THE CIGARETTE SMOKER.
18THE MUSE AND THE PEN.
43TAKE ME AS YOU FIND ME.
19THE BEAVER MEADOW.
44AT THE TRYST.
20VOYAGEUR SONG.
45SONNETS IN CALIFORNIA.
21DEDICATORY ODE.
46ON A FLASK OF WATER.
22ENTERING PORT.
47SPRING IN THE SOUTH.
23WILD FLOWERS.
48A WINTER DAY.
24DEDICATORY BALLAD.
49In the Valley.
25TIMOR MORTIS CONTURBAT ME.
50THE POOL OF SANT’ OLINE. Sierra Madre, Cal.
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