Length4h 32m
About this audiobook
In "A Few More Verses," Susan Coolidge expands upon the themes established in her earlier work, presenting a collection of heartfelt poetry that captures the nuances of childhood, friendship, and the bittersweet essence of growing up. Written in a lyrical style characteristic of Victorian literature, Coolidge employs vivid imagery and a delicate rhyme scheme that invites readers into a world of innocence and introspection. This collection not only reflects her personal experiences but also resonates with broader cultural values of the time, where sentimentality and moral reflection were integral to artistic expression. Susan Coolidge, the pen name of Sarah Chauncey Woolsey, was a prolific writer whose upbringing in a literary family and her experiences as a governess profoundly influenced her work. Known for her ability to depict the complexities of young women's lives, her writings often intertwine themes of education, morality, and the joys and trials of adolescence. Coolidge's deep understanding of her audience—particularly young girls—allowed her to craft poems that are both relatable and poignant, revealing the strength found in vulnerability. "A Few More Verses" is not merely a poetic collection; it is an exploration of the emotional landscape of youth and the richness of inner life. Readers seeking a lyrical journey through the trials of growing up will find solace and inspiration in Coolidge's work. Highly recommended for those interested in classic children's literature and the evolution of women's writing.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length4 hrs 32 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A BENEDICTION.
26SOME LOVER’S DEAR THOUGHT.
2CONTENTS TO PART SECOND.
27ASHES.
3TO ARCITE AT THE WARS. 1759.
28ONE LESSER JOY.
4NEW EVERY MORNING.
29CLOSE AT HAND.
5LOHENGRIN.
30ONLY A DREAM.
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6A SINGLE STITCH.
31AT THE ALTAR.
7REPLY.
32ETERNITY.
8TALITHA CUMI.
33RESTFULNESS.
9THE BETTER WAY.
34IN AND ON.
10FOREVER.
35A DAY-TIME MOON.
11MIRACLE.
36A MIDNIGHT SUN.
12CHARLOTTE BRONTË.
37HER VOICE.
13END AND MEANS.
38A FLORENTINE JULIET.
14COMFORTED.
39HERE AND THERE.
15WORDS.
40FORWARD.
16INFLUENCE.
41IN HER GARDEN.
17AN EASTER SONG.
42ON EASTER DAY.
18SO LONG AGO.
43“DER ABEND IST DER BESTE.”
19A BIRTHDAY.
44OPTIMISM.
20DERELICT.
45“HE SHALL DRINK OF THE BROOK BY THE WAY.”
21H. H.
46I. LOVE AND DEATH.
22FREEDOM.
47II. LOVE AND LIFE.
23THE VISION AND THE SUMMONS.
48III. PAOLO È FRANCESCA.
24FORECAST.
49THE TWO SHORES.
25EARLY TAKEN.
50“ARISE, SHINE, FOR THY LIGHT HAS COME.”
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