A Little Book of Western Verse
Capturing the Spirit of the American West through Timeless PoetryBy Eugene Field
Length3h 11m
About this audiobook
In "A Little Book of Western Verse," Eugene Field weaves a rich tapestry of poetic expression that celebrates the American West with both nostalgia and humor. This collection showcases his mastery of rhyme and rhythm, presenting verses that blend playful themes with poignant reflections. Field's literary style is distinctively accessible, employing vivid imagery and colloquial language that invokes the spirit of frontier life. Set against a backdrop of late 19th-century America, the book resonates with the ideals of the period while illustrating the beauty of nature and the simplicity of rural existence, capturing the essence of an evolving landscape. Eugene Field, known as the "Poet of Childhood," crafted his poems with an eye for whimsy and an ear for the music of words, influenced by his own experiences as a journalist and a parent. Field's life traveling through various Western states provided him with a unique perspective on the cultural and geographical diversity of America. His profound fondness for children and family, coupled with a deep appreciation for nature, shines throughout this work, revealing the inspirations that fueled his creative endeavors. "A Little Book of Western Verse" is a timeless treasure that beckons readers to wander into the enchanting world of Field's imagination. This collection is not only suitable for poetry aficionados but also for anyone seeking a lighthearted yet thoughtful exploration of the joys and trials found in the Western frontier. Dive into this delightful anthology and rediscover the charm of a bygone era, where every verse ignites the spirit of exploration.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length3 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 29, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1TO MARY FIELD FRENCH
41TO A USURPER
2EUGENE FIELD: CASEY'S TABLE D'HÔTE OUR LADY OF THE MINE THE CONVERSAZZHYONY PROF. VERB DE BLAW MARTHY'S YOUNKIT
42LULLABY; BY THE SEA
3CASEY'S TABLE D'HÔTE
43SOLDIER, MAIDEN, AND FLOWER
4LITTLE BOY BLUE
44HORACE TO MELPOMENE
5MADGE: YE HOYDEN
45AILSIE, MY BAIRN
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6OLD ENGLISH LULLABY
46CORNISH LULLABY
7THE BIBLIOMANIAC'S PRAYER
47UHLAND'S "THREE CAVALIERS"
8THE LYTTEL BOY
48A CHAUCERIAN PARAPHRASE OF HORACE
9THE TRUTH ABOUT HORACE
49NORSE LULLABY
10THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD
50BÉRANGER'S "MY LAST SONG PERHAPS" [JANUARY, 1814]
11"LOLLYBY, LOLLY, LOLLYBY"
51MR. DANA, OF THE NEW YORK SUN
12HORACE AND LYDIA RECONCILED: HORACE
52SICILIAN LULLABY
13OUR TWO OPINIONS
53HORACE TO PYRRHA
14MOTHER AND CHILD
54THE TWENTY-THIRD PSALM
15ORKNEY LULLABY
55THE BIBLIOMANIAC'S BRIDE
16LITTLE MACK
56CHRISTMAS HYMN
17TO ROBIN GOODFELLOW
57JAPANESE LULLABY
18APPLE-PIE AND CHEESE
58"GOOD-BY—GOD BLESS YOU!"
19KRINKEN
59HORACE TO PHYLLIS
20BÉRANGER'S "BROKEN FIDDLE"
60CHRYSTMASSE OF OLDE
21II
61AT THE DOOR
22III
62HI-SPY
23IV
63LITTLE CROODLIN DOO
24VI
64THE "HAPPY ISLES" OF HORACE
25VII
65DUTCH LULLABY
26VIII
66HUGO'S "FLOWER TO BUTTERFLY"
27IX
67A PROPER TREWE IDYLL OF CAMELOT
28X
68BÉRANGER'S "MA VOCATION"
29XI
69CHILD AND MOTHER
30XII
70THE CONVERSAZZHYONY
31XIII
71PROF. VERE DE BLAW
32THE LITTLE PEACH
72MEDIAEVAL EVENTIDE SONG
33HORACE III. 13
73MARTHY'S YOUNKIT
34THE DIVINE LULLABY
74IN FLANDERS
35IN THE FIRELIGHT
75OUR BIGGEST FISH
36HEINE'S "WIDOW OR DAUGHTER?"
76THIRTY-NINE
37CHRISTMAS TREASURES
77YVYTOT
38DE AMICITIIS
78LONG AGO
39OUR LADY OF THE MINE
79TO A SOUBRETTE
40THE WANDERER
80SOME TIME
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