A Channel Passage and Other Poems Taken from The Collected Poetical Works of Algernon Charles Swinburne—Vol VI

"A Channel Passage and Other Poems" by Algernon Charles Swinburne presents readers with a selection of poems exploring various aspects of life through rich sensory language and deep emotion. The collection spans themes of nature, humanity, history, and the intricacies of love and grief, all painted with a vivid and expressive style. From the very first poem, readers are thrown into an intense sea voyage that begins with the tranquil beauty of dawn before being confronted by the sudden, overwhelming force of a storm on the channel. It uses intense metaphorical language, evoking feelings of adventure, peril, and sheer amazement at nature's might, setting the stage for the reflective journey ahead.