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100 1 _aDe la Mare, Walter,
_d1873-1956
245 1 4 _aThe Listeners and Other Poems
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-09-10
508 _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, storm, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Listeners and Other Poems" by Walter De la Mare is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The book captures a variety of themes, showcasing the author's affinity for nature, the supernatural, and the exploration of human emotions. De la Mare's work is often characterized by its whimsical and haunting qualities, inviting readers into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. In this collection, readers will find a tapestry of poems that evoke a sense of nostalgia and introspection. The titular poem, "The Listeners," depicts a mysterious encounter at a lonely house, where a traveler seeks acknowledgment from phantoms that dwell within. Other poems, such as "Old Ben" and "The Ghost," reflect on themes of aging, solitude, and the passage of time, interweaving scenes from both the everyday and the ethereal. De la Mare's mastery of language and imagery paints vivid pictures, drawing the reader into contemplative moments that linger long after the final lines. Each poem stands as a doorway to deeper reflections on life, memory, and the unseen connections that bind us all. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22569
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