Lonely Dancer and Other Poems

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English · 1913 · 1h 48m · Poetry

Lonely Dancer and Other Poems invites listeners into the reflective world of Richard le Gallienne, where the beauty of nature intertwines with profound philosophical musings. This collection showcases his lyrical prowess, capturing the essence of solitude and the dance of the human spirit.

Through vivid imagery and emotive language, le Gallienne delves into themes of introspection and the relationship between the self and the natural world. Each poem serves as a meditation on existence, inviting readers to pause and contemplate their own experiences.

Published in 1913, this work stands out for its delicate balance of thought and feeling, making it a unique addition to the poetry landscape of its time. Whether you are a seasoned poetry lover or new to the genre, this collection offers a rich tapestry of ideas and emotions to explore.

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To Irma: All The Way 1:17
The Lonely Dancer 4:26
Flos Aevorum 3:57
All the Words in All the World 0:38
I Said - I Care Not 0:46
All the Wide World Is But the Thought of You 0:45
Lightnings May Flicker Round My Head 0:45
The Afternoon Is Lonely for Your Face 1:30
Sore in Need Was I of a Faithful Friend 1:18
I Thought, Before My Sunlit Twentieth Year 1:19
To a Bird at Dawn 3:02
Alma Venus 2:45
Ah! Did You Ever Hear the Spring 0:46
April 1:02
May Is Building Her House 1:36
Shadow 1:54
June 1:34
Green Silence 1:21
Summer Songs 1:49
To a Wild Bird 0:41
I Crossed the Orchard Walking Home 1:13
I Meant to Do My Work To-Day 0:55
How Fast the Year Is Going By 0:59
August Moonlight 1:23
To a Rose 0:38
Invitation 0:45
Summer Going 0:27
Autumn Treasure 0:51
Winter 1:06
The Mystic Friends 2:49
The Country Gods 2:29
To One on a Journey 1:03
Her Portrait Immortal 2:11
Spring's Promises 1:46
April Is in the World Again 1:06
Singing Go I 1:05
Who Was It Swept against My Door 0:44
Face in the Tomb That Lies So Still 1:36
I Know Not in What Place 0:51
Resurrection 1:43
When the Long Day Has Faded 0:52
Her Eyes Are Bluebells Now 0:36
The Dead Arose 0:59
The Bloom Upon the Grape 0:56
The Friend 0:49
Adoration 1:29
Songs for Fragoletta 3:41
A Ballad of Woman 2:34
An Easter Hymn 3:03
Ballad of the Seven O'clock Whistle 2:20
Morality 0:54
For the Birthday of Edgar Allan Poe 1:31
To Ralph Waldo Emerson 0:43
Richard Watson Gilder 1:49
In a Copy of Fitzgerald's "Omar" 0:59
A Ballad of Too Much Beauty 1:22
Spring in the Paris Catacombs 2:37
A Face in a Book 1:15
Time, Beauty's Friend 1:41
Young Love 4:24
Lovers 1:11
For a Picture by Rose Cecil O'neil 1:10
Love in Spain 2:19
The Eyes That Come from Ireland 1:00
A Ballad of the Kind Little Creatures 2:50
Blue Flower 0:43
The Heart Unseen 1:01
The Shimmer of the Sound 1:13
A Song of Singers 2:02
The End 1:30