Voice On The Wind, And Other Poems

Voice on the Wind, and Other Poems

by Madison Cawein

“Voice on the Wind, and Other Poems” is a collection of lyrical verse by Madison Julius Cawein, a prominent American poet of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This volume, published in 1902, showcases Cawein's signature style characterized by vivid imagery, evocative language, and explorations of themes of nature, love, loss, and mortality. Through a tapestry of sonnets, odes, and ballads, Cawein captures the beauty and fragility of life, often drawing inspiration from the natural world of his Kentucky homeland. His poems evoke a sense of both deep emotion and contemplative observation, offering readers a glimpse into the poet's inner world and the timeless themes that resonate across human experience.

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Madison Cawein

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Madison Julius Cawein was a poet from Louisville, Kentucky. Madison Julius Cawein was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 23, 1865, the fifth child of William and Christiana (Stelsly) Cawein. His fa...

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