Length52m
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Edith Sitwell's "The Wooden Pegasus" is a captivating collection of poems that intertwines the mythical and the mundane, showcasing her unique brand of modernist verse. The poems are characterized by their rich imagery and innovative use of sound, reflecting Sitwell's fascination with the interplay between the physical world and the ethereal. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, a time marked by artistic upheaval and experimentation, Sitwell's work exemplifies the tension between traditional poetic forms and the burgeoning avant-garde movements of her day. Sitwell, a prominent figure in the literary landscape of her era, was steeped in artistic influences from a young age. Born into an aristocratic family, her exposure to literature, music, and art shaped her distinctive voice. Her experiences during the tumultuous interwar period, alongside her relationships with contemporaneous enshrined poets and artists, undoubtedly propelled her towards crafting these intricate verses that channel both personal and universal themes of longing, loss, and the pursuit of beauty. For readers seeking a profound exploration of the human experience imbued with a sense of the fantastical, "The Wooden Pegasus" is an essential read. Sitwell's mastery of language and her ability to evoke vivid visions make this collection a rich tapestry of emotions. Engaging with this work offers an opportunity to appreciate the delicate balance between the everyday and the extraordinary, a testament to Sitwell's enduring legacy in the realm of poetry.
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GenrePoetry
Length52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 21, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1VII CLOWNS’ HOUSES
28PEDAGOGUES
2VIII THE SATYR IN THE PERIWIG
29SONG FROM “THE QUEEN OF PALMYRA”
3IX THE MUSLIN GOWN
30THE CHOIR-BOY RIDES ON THE SWITCHBACK
4X MISS NETTYBUN AND THE SATYR’S CHILD
31APRICOT JAM
5XI QUEEN VENUS AND THE CHOIR-BOY (To Naomi Royde Smith)
32STOPPING PLACE
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6XII THE APE SEES THE FAT WOMAN
33PORTRAIT OF A BARMAID
7XIII THE APE WATCHES “AUNT SALLY”
34MATERIALISM; OR, PASTOR —— TAKES THE RESTAURANT CAR FOR HEAVEN
8XIV SPRINGING JACK
35THAÏS IN HEAVEN
9XV “TOURNEZ, TOURNEZ, BONS CHEVAUX DE BOIS”
36FOUR NOCTURNES
10SEVEN NURSERY SONGS
37I PROCESSIONS
11I OLD LADY FLY-AWAY
38II GAIETY
12II GREAT SNORING AND NORWICH
39III VACUUM
13III FAT WILLIAM AND THE TRAINS
40IV “ET L’ON ENTEND À PEINE LEURS PAROLES”
14IV A PENNY FARE TO BABYLON
41TREATS
15V THE BUTCHER’S SHOP
42I FUNERALS
16VI THE KING OF CHINA’S DAUGHTER
43II THE COUNTY CALLS
17VII OLD KING PTOLEMY
44III SOLO FOR EAR-TRUMPET
18PEDAGOGUES AND FLOWER-SHOWS: I
45ANTIC HAY
19PEDAGOGUES AND FLOWER-SHOWS: II
46LULLABY
20SWITCHBACK
47WATER MUSIC
21TRAMS
48THE WEB OF EROS
22BANK HOLIDAY: I
49DROWNED SUNS
23BANK HOLIDAY: II
50THE SPIDER
24SMALL TALK I
51THE DRUNKARD
25SMALL TALK II
52THE MOTHER
26DANSONS LA GIGUE
53I
27MESSALINA AT MARGATE
54II
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