A Little Book of Old Time Verse: Old Fashioned Flowers
Nostalgic Verses of Vintage Blossoms: A Timeless AnthologyBy Various
Length1h 34m
About this audiobook
In "A Little Book of Old Time Verse: Old Fashioned Flowers," a delightful anthology curated by various poets, readers are transported to a world where nature's beauty intertwines with the simplicity of language. This collection is a nostalgic homage to the traditional poetic forms that celebrate both the flora of bygone eras and the enduring human emotions they evoke. The verses are characterized by a rhythmic elegance and vivid imagery, seamlessly blending pastoral themes with the quaint charm of old-fashioned sensibilities. It serves as a testament to the artistic merit of nature-inspired poetry, providing a refreshing escape from contemporary styles while retaining timeless relevance. The contributors to this anthology are a diverse group of poets, each with their own unique backgrounds and experiences that informed their work. Influenced by the Romantic and Victorian eras, these writers drew inspiration from their surroundings, societal norms, and personal reflections. Their collective desire to rekindle appreciation for the natural world and the poetic traditions of the past ultimately shaped this compilation, inviting readers to ponder the deeper connections between humanity and nature. This charming collection is a must-read for anyone who cherishes the beauty of nature and the elegance of classical poetry. Ideal for both avid poetry enthusiasts and newcomers alike, "A Little Book of Old Time Verse: Old Fashioned Flowers" offers not only aesthetic pleasure but also a soulful reminder of the profound ties that bind us to the earth. Immerse yourself in its pages and let the whispers of old-fashioned flowers inspire a renewed appreciation for the art of verse.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 34 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A Little Book of Old Time Verse
53"Love in thy Youth, Fair Maid"
2CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX OF AUTHORS
54Days
3INDEX OF FIRST LINES
55A Hymn to Love
4Love's Wantonness
56Adieu L'Amour
5Song
57My Little Pretty One
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6Fie on Love
58Song
7A Fragment
59Song
8Truce in Love Entreated
60Song
9Jenny Kissed Me
61Rain on the Down
10A Ditty
62Down by the Sally Gardens
11To Electra
63Song
12To Phyllis, the Fair Shepherdess
64Song
13The Passionate Shepherd to His Love
65Advice Against Travel
14Content
66Remember
15My Jean
67A Valentine
16To Celia
68To His Mistress, Objecting to His Neither Toying nor Talking
17To His Mistress
69When You Are Old
18The Author's Resolution in a Sonnet
70Song
19Song
71Song
20Love Will Find the Way
72My Loves
21To Daffodils
73Cupid Mistaken
22Phillida Flouts Me
74Song
23Song to Flavia
75Faith
24To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time
76Memories
25My Kate
77The Forest Maid
26Grief
78All's Well
27Love
79A Violinist
28Trust Thou Thy Love
80To Helen
29Spiritual Love
81The Truth of Woman
30Woman
82Ageanax
31To Spring: On the Banks of the Cam
83Names
32Appelles' Song
84A Summer Day in Old Sicily
33To Althea, from Prison
85On a Nightingale in April
34On the Life of Man
86Home-Thoughts from Abroad
35Of A' the Airts the Wind Can Blaw
87Few Happy Matches
36O Mistress Mine, Where Are You Roaming?
88A Song
37The Darkling Thrush
89Love's Likeness
38To Lucasta, on Going to the Wars
90My Lady
39A Japanese Love Song
91To a Discarded Toast
40Wishes
92The Bonnie Wee Thing
41Evanescence
93Song from "The Princess"
42Romance
94Song
43Celia's Homecoming
95To a Lofty Beauty, from Her Poor Kinsman
44Love in the Valley
96Time of Roses
45Lucifer in Starlight
97Hermione
46To Anthea
98Delia
47The Fair Circassian
99Speaking and Kissing
48The Constant Lover
100A Rondeau to Ethel
49Farewell
101The Nun
50Song
102Under the Wattle
51On a Fan that Belonged to the Marquise de Pompadour
103Eutopia
52A Birthday
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