AUDIO: “The Marshes of Glynn,” by Sidney Lanier
Linked to Tidal Marshes
Linked to Tidal Marshes
Set in Glynn County, the poem begins with a rhythmic description of the thick marsh as the narrator feels himself growing and connecting with the sinews of the marsh itself. As his vision expands seaward, he recognizes that the marshes and sea, in their vastness, are the expression of God's greatness and are filled with power and mystery. Read by David Bottoms.Audio by Georgia Public Broadcasting and New Georgia Encyclopedia.
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Set in Glynn County, the poem begins with a rhythmic description of the thick marsh as the narrator feels himself growing and connecting with the…
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