Length52m
About this audiobook
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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Rating★★★★ 3.9 (11)
Includes Goodreads
GenrePoetry
Length52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 21, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1VII CLOWNS’ HOUSES
2VIII THE SATYR IN THE PERIWIG
3IX THE MUSLIN GOWN
4X MISS NETTYBUN AND THE SATYR’S CHILD
5XI QUEEN VENUS AND THE CHOIR-BOY (To Naomi Royde Smith)
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6XII THE APE SEES THE FAT WOMAN
7XIII THE APE WATCHES “AUNT SALLY”
8XIV SPRINGING JACK
9XV “TOURNEZ, TOURNEZ, BONS CHEVAUX DE BOIS”
10SEVEN NURSERY SONGS
11I OLD LADY FLY-AWAY
12II GREAT SNORING AND NORWICH
13III FAT WILLIAM AND THE TRAINS
14IV A PENNY FARE TO BABYLON
15V THE BUTCHER’S SHOP
16VI THE KING OF CHINA’S DAUGHTER
17VII OLD KING PTOLEMY
18PEDAGOGUES AND FLOWER-SHOWS: I
19PEDAGOGUES AND FLOWER-SHOWS: II
20SWITCHBACK
21TRAMS
22BANK HOLIDAY: I
23BANK HOLIDAY: II
24SMALL TALK I
25SMALL TALK II
26DANSONS LA GIGUE
27MESSALINA AT MARGATE
28PEDAGOGUES
29SONG FROM “THE QUEEN OF PALMYRA”
30THE CHOIR-BOY RIDES ON THE SWITCHBACK
31APRICOT JAM
32STOPPING PLACE
33PORTRAIT OF A BARMAID
34MATERIALISM; OR, PASTOR —— TAKES THE RESTAURANT CAR FOR HEAVEN
35THAÏS IN HEAVEN
36FOUR NOCTURNES
37I PROCESSIONS
38II GAIETY
39III VACUUM
40IV “ET L’ON ENTEND À PEINE LEURS PAROLES”
41TREATS
42I FUNERALS
43II THE COUNTY CALLS
44III SOLO FOR EAR-TRUMPET
45ANTIC HAY
46LULLABY
47WATER MUSIC
48THE WEB OF EROS
49DROWNED SUNS
50THE SPIDER
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