"Truth," said a traveller,
"Is a rock, a mighty fortress;
Often have I been to it,
Even to its highest tower,
From whence the world looks black."
"Truth," said a traveller,
"Is a breath, a wind,
A shadow, a phantom;
Long have I pursued it,
But never have I touched
The hem of its garment."
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Four Song from Steven Crane
Song Cycle by Richard Hermann
1. "Truth," said a traveller
Language: English
Text Authorship:
- by Stephen Crane (1871 - 1900), no title, appears in The Black Riders and Other Lines, no. 28, first published 1895
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Researcher for this page: Sharon Krebs [Guest Editor]2. Yes, I have a thousand tongues
Language: English
Yes, I have a thousand tongues, And nine and ninety-nine lie. Though I strive to use the one, It will make no melody at my will, But it is dead in my mouth.
Text Authorship:
- by Stephen Crane (1871 - 1900), no title, appears in The Black Riders and Other Lines, no. 4, first published 1895
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Researcher for this page: Sharon Krebs [Guest Editor]3. If there is a witness
Language: English
If there is a witness to my little life, To my tiny throes and struggles, He sees a fool; And it is not fine for gods to menace fools.
Text Authorship:
- by Stephen Crane (1871 - 1900), no title, appears in The Black Riders and Other Lines, no. 13, first published 1895
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Researcher for this page: Sharon Krebs [Guest Editor]4. I saw a man pursuing the horizon  [sung text not yet checked]
Language: English
I saw a man pursuing the horizon; Round and round they sped. I was disturbed at this; I accosted the man. [“It is futile,” I said,]1 “You can never -- ” “You lie,” he cried, And ran [on]2.
Text Authorship:
- by Stephen Crane (1871 - 1900), no title, appears in The Black Riders and Other Lines, no. 24, first published 1895
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View original text (without footnotes)1 Lindsay: "I said, “It is futile,”"
2 Lidnsay: "on and on"
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Total word count: 182