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  • Ebony and Crystal-Clark Ashton Smith

    Ebony and Crystal-Clark Ashton Smith
    Aug 11 2026
    Spenser explains in the dedication of this volume that the hymns to love and to beauty were written early in his career and their "heavenly" counterparts much later, in response to the dissatisfaction that one of the author's patrons expressed toward the earlier poems, although to a modern sensibility those are in no way offensive except perhaps in focusing upon the sublunary world. However that may be, all four poems are idealistic, expressing the neo-Platonic philosophy that was growing in popularity in Elizabethan England. According to this doctrine, the soul is primary and shapes the body that clothes it. The material world is only a pale reflection of the ideal world, and mortals gradually, through growth from infancy to old age, unfold, or "dilate," the many-dimensioned wholeness of their being as it exists in eternity. Life on earth, a journey to heaven, is conceived of as the pursuit of beauty, the proper object of earthly love, and the quest of love leads the soul back to the source of love and beauty, God. The structure of The Faerie Queene rests upon this concept. - Summary by T. A. Copeland
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    3 Std. und 46 Min.
  • Canzoniere-Dante Alighieri

    Canzoniere-Dante Alighieri
    Aug 2 2026
    Canzoniere by Dante Alighieri is a profound collection of lyrical poetry that explores themes of love, longing, and the human experience. Through its evocative verses, Dante delves into the complexities of desire and the transformative power of love, making it a timeless reflection on the emotional landscape of life. The enduring nature of these themes resonates deeply with listeners today, as they navigate their own relationships and aspirations. With its rich imagery and emotional depth, Canzoniere invites audiences to reflect on their own experiences of love and loss, ensuring its place as a cornerstone of literary heritage that continues to inspire and captivate.
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    3 Std. und 47 Min.
  • Four Hymns - Edmund Spenser

    Four Hymns - Edmund Spenser
    Jun 8 2026
    Spenser explains in the dedication of this volume that the hymns to love and to beauty were written early in his career and their "heavenly" counterparts much later, in response to the dissatisfaction that one of the author's patrons expressed toward the earlier poems, although to a modern sensibility those are in no way offensive except perhaps in focusing upon the sublunary world. However that may be, all four poems are idealistic, expressing the neo-Platonic philosophy that was growing in popularity in Elizabethan England. According to this doctrine, the soul is primary and shapes the body that clothes it. The material world is only a pale reflection of the ideal world, and mortals gradually, through growth from infancy to old age, unfold, or "dilate," the many-dimensioned wholeness of their being as it exists in eternity. Life on earth, a journey to heaven, is conceived of as the pursuit of beauty, the proper object of earthly love, and the quest of love leads the soul back to the source of love and beauty, God. The structure of The Faerie Queene rests upon this concept. - Summary by T. A. Copeland
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    1 Std. und 12 Min.