Rivers to the Sea
Capturing love, loss, and nature in lyrical proseBy Sara Teasdale
Length50m
About this audiobook
In "Rivers to the Sea," Sara Teasdale masterfully captures the ebbs and flows of human emotion through a series of poignant lyrical poems. Written in her signature style, Teasdale'Äôs verses combine musicality with vivid imagery, exploring themes of love, beauty, and the transitory nature of life. The collection reflects the influence of early 20th-century American Romanticism, where nature serves as a backdrop for introspection and emotional resonance, highlighting the complexities of the human spirit against the vastness of the natural world. Sara Teasdale, a prominent figure in the early modernist movement, was deeply influenced by her own experiences of love, loneliness, and the search for meaning. Born in 1884, she was one of the first women to gain notable recognition in American poetry, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1918. Her personal struggles and triumphs imbued her work with authenticity, enabling her to convey the universal experiences of sorrow and joy that resonate with readers across generations. "Rivers to the Sea" is a must-read for anyone seeking to explore the delicate interplay between nature and emotion. Teasdale's lyrical mastery invites readers to reflect on their personal journeys, making the collection both a timeless expression of artistic beauty and an intimate exploration of the human condition.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (231)
Includes Goodreads
GenrePoetry
Length50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 25, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1II
26WHILE I MAY
2INDIAN SUMMER
27DEBT
3THE SEA WIND
28FROM THE NORTH
4THE CLOUD
29THE LIGHTS OF NEW YORK
5THE POOR HOUSE
30SEA LONGING
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6NEW YEAR'S DAWN—BROADWAY
31THE RIVER
7THE STAR
32LEAVES
8DOCTORS
33THE ANSWER
9IN THE CARPENTER'S SHOP
34III
10THE CARPENTER'S SON
35OVER THE ROOFS
11THE MOTHER OF A POET
36A CRY
12RIVERS TO THE SEA
37CHANCE
13TWILIGHT
38IMMORTAL
14SWALLOW FLIGHT
39AFTER DEATH
15THOUGHTS
40TESTAMENT
16TO DICK, ON HIS SIXTH BIRTHDAY
41GIFTS
17TO ROSE
42FROM THE SEA
18THE FOUNTAIN
43VIGNETTES OVERSEAS
19THE ROSE
44II
20DREAMS
45III
21"I AM NOT YOURS "
46IV
22PIERROT'S SONG
47V
23NIGHT IN ARIZONA
48VI
24DUSK IN WAR TIME
49VII
25SPRING IN WAR TIME
50VIII
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