This late book of Meredith’s verse opens with a choice between Artemis and Aphrodite, the huntress and the goddess of love, and follows with poems on the caging of Ares, a night walk, a hueless love, union in separation, the burden of strength and the regrets of age, all in his dense, energetic style.
Demanding, rewarding poetry from one of the great Victorian novelists, for readers who enjoy a challenge. Download the free EPUB.