Ship of Earth

Ship of Earth

by Sidney Lanier

This book is a collection of poems written by Sidney Lanier, a prominent American poet from the 19th century. It provides a glimpse into his creative spirit and his struggles to balance his artistic aspirations with the challenges of his time. The poems delve into themes of nature, music, art, and the human condition, reflecting Lanier's deep connection to his Southern roots and his evolving sense of American identity. While some of the poems are reflective and introspective, others express a sense of hope and optimism, highlighting his resilience and determination to make his voice heard.

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Last Poems Cover image

Last Poems by A. E. Housman

In the twilight of his literary journey, A. E. Housman graces us with his final poetic masterpiece, "Last Poems." Within its pages, the poet delves de...

Book of Missionary Heroes Cover image

Book of Missionary Heroes by Basil Joseph Mathews

This book tells the stories of various missionaries throughout history who faced danger and hardship to spread Christianity around the world. The book...

Last Buccaneer Cover image

Last Buccaneer by Thomas Babington Macaulay

This poem tells the tale of a last buccaneer, a survivor of a mutinous crew, who is haunted by the memory of his slain captain. The buccaneer is a com...

Business Cover image

Business by Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Bierce's "Business" is a collection of satirical poems that explore the darker side of the business world. Bierce skewers the greed, corruptio...

Pause Cover image

Pause by Susanna Moodie

“The Pause” is a poem by Susanna Moodie, originally published in her 1821 collection *Enthusiasm and Other Poems*. Moodie, an English-born author, la...

The Moon To The Sun Cover image

The Moon To The Sun by Alice Meynell

"What would the Moon say to the Sun if she could speak?" In this beautiful and thought-provoking poem, Alice Meynell imagines a conversation between...

Fables de La Fontaine, livre 07 Cover image

Fables de La Fontaine, livre 07 by Jean de La Fontaine

Dans ce septième livre, Jean de La Fontaine continue de dépeindre les travers des humains. Toutefois, l'approche littéraire se complexifie, le texte e...

Drama of Exile Cover image

Drama of Exile by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

In writing her 'Drama of Exile', Barrett's subject was 'the new and strange experience of the fallen humanity, as it went forth from Paradise into the...

World's Best Poetry, Volume 9: Tragedy and Humor (Part 1) Cover image

World's Best Poetry, Volume 9: Tragedy and Humor (Part 1) by Various

This volume, the ninth in a ten-part series, delves into the realms of tragedy and humor in poetry. It presents a diverse collection of poems from va...

Gold Hunters (Borthwick) Cover image

Gold Hunters (Borthwick) by John David Borthwick

John David Borthwick's "Gold Hunters" is a firsthand account of his experiences in the California Gold Rush during the years 1851-1854. A Scottish art...

Reviews for Ship of Earth

No reviews posted or approved, yet...