Poems & Songs

Poems & Songs

by Richard Middleton

This collection of poetry by Richard Middleton showcases the diverse range of his artistic sensibility. His poems explore themes of love, loss, nature, and mortality with a blend of romanticism and a touch of the macabre. Middleton's use of symbolism and evocative imagery create a world both beautiful and unsettling, revealing the depths of human emotion and the complexities of the human experience. While not as widely recognized today, Middleton's work is notable for its exploration of themes that resonate with contemporary readers.

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Richard Barham Middleton (28 October 1882 – 1 December 1911) was an English poet and author. He is remembered most for his short ghost stories, in particular "The Ghost Ship".Middleton was born in Sta...

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