Timeless passions and mythic echoes weave through a classic collection of verse and short dramatic pieces.
This edition gathers the title work along with many lyric portraits and scenes of desire, fate, and longing, all voiced in evocative, accessible language that reads with the rhythm of a reader’s heartbeat.
The poems and fragments unfold in rich, atmospheric settings—from ancient courts to moonlit gardens—exploring love, loss, and the mystery of existence. Expect vivid imagery, emotional intensity, and moments that linger long after the page is turned.
- Dreamlike love and yearning across deserts, rivers, and city streets
- Dramatic vignettes that feel like short, lyrical plays
- Allusions to myth, history, and universal questions of fate
- Accessible verse with a strong storytelling cadence
Ideal for fans of classic romantic poetry, historical verse, and evocative lyric storytelling.