Songs Of The Road by Arthur Conan Doyle is a poetry collection written in the early 20th century.
This work includes narrative poems, philosophical reflections, and pieces on various themes such as love, nature, duty, and the human experience. It reflects the shifting social landscapes of the time, aiming to resonate with the emotions and aspirations of its readers.
The collection blends storytelling and introspection, exploring themes such as the struggles of empire, nostalgia for lost love, and observations of life and nature. For instance, A Hymn of Empire expresses patriotic sentiment towards Britain and its colonies, while The Outcasts delves into themes of social judgment and compassion.
Each poem varies in style and tone, offering readers a rich emotional experience and a chance to reflect on diverse topics. Doyle's collection is an artistic exploration of life's complexities, inviting readers to ponder both themselves and the broader human condition.

I. NARRATIVE VERSES AND SONGS
SONGS OF THE ROAD
A HYMN OF EMPIRE
(Coronation Year, 1911)
SIR NIGEL'S SONG
THE ARAB STEED
A POST-IMPRESSIONIST
EMPIRE BUILDERS
THE GROOM'S ENCORE
THE BAY HORSE
THE OUTCASTS
THE END
1902-1909
THE WANDERER
BENDY'S SERMON

II. PHILOSOPHIC VERSES
COMPENSATION
THE BANNER OF PROGRESS
HOPE
RELIGIO MEDICI
MAN'S LIMITATION
MIND AND MATTER
DARKNESS

III. MISCELLANEOUS VERSES
A WOMAN'S LOVE
BY THE NORTH SEA
DECEMBER'S SNOW
SHAKESPEARE'S EXPOSTULATION
THE EMPIRE
A VOYAGE
THE ORPHANAGE
SEXAGENARIUS LOQUITUR
NIGHT VOICES
THE MESSAGE
THE ECHO
ADVICE TO A YOUNG AUTHOR
A LILT OF THE ROAD