Seeds of doubt, faith, and wonder bloom across a stark, lyric landscape.
This collection, Out of the Depths, by William Dutton Burrard, gathers poems that probe life, mortality, and the search for meaning through stark imagery and reflective tone. The book moves between intimate meditations and sweeping cosmic questions, inviting readers to walk beside a troubled, questioning mind.
In this edition you’ll encounter poems such as The Suicide, A Theistic Hymn, Madelein, and many other meditations that wrestle with existence, consciousness, and the force we call God. The verses range from mournful elegy to hopeful revelation, offering both raw emotion and quiet insight without promising easy answers.
- Poignant exploration of life, death, and the mind’s response to suffering.
- Vivid imagery that shifts from earthly detail to cosmic scale.
- Honest questions about faith, doubt, and the meaning of existence.
- A lyrical voice that blends lament with moments of clarity and hope.
Ideal for readers who enjoy reflective, philosophical poetry and a timeless meditation on human experience.