The Listeners and Other Poems

"The Listeners and Other Poems" by Walter De la Mare is a poetic journey through early twentieth-century landscapes of nature, the supernatural, and inner feelings. It’s filled with poems where normal things turn strange, and the author’s talent with words creates strong, lasting images—especially in the title poem, "The Listeners," which tells of a traveler finding only ghostly figures in a quiet, lonely house. The other poems, like "Old Ben" and "The Ghost," look at getting old, being alone, and how time goes by, mixing real life with dream-like scenes. The collection is a thoughtful look at life, memories, and the hidden links between everything.