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
2EUGENE FIELD: CASEY'S TABLE D'HÔTE OUR LADY OF THE MINE THE CONVERSAZZHYONY PROF. VERB DE BLAW MARTHY'S YOUNKIT
3CASEY'S TABLE D'HÔTE
4LITTLE BOY BLUE
5MADGE: YE HOYDEN
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6OLD ENGLISH LULLABY
7THE BIBLIOMANIAC'S PRAYER
8THE LYTTEL BOY
9THE TRUTH ABOUT HORACE
10THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD
11"LOLLYBY, LOLLY, LOLLYBY"
12HORACE AND LYDIA RECONCILED: HORACE
13OUR TWO OPINIONS
14MOTHER AND CHILD
15ORKNEY LULLABY
16LITTLE MACK
17TO ROBIN GOODFELLOW
18APPLE-PIE AND CHEESE
19KRINKEN
20BÉRANGER'S "BROKEN FIDDLE"
21II
22III
23IV
24VI
25VII
26VIII
27IX
28X
29XI
30XII
31XIII
32THE LITTLE PEACH
33HORACE III. 13
34THE DIVINE LULLABY
35IN THE FIRELIGHT
36HEINE'S "WIDOW OR DAUGHTER?"
37CHRISTMAS TREASURES
38DE AMICITIIS
39OUR LADY OF THE MINE
40THE WANDERER
41TO A USURPER
42LULLABY; BY THE SEA
43SOLDIER, MAIDEN, AND FLOWER
44HORACE TO MELPOMENE
45AILSIE, MY BAIRN
46CORNISH LULLABY
47UHLAND'S "THREE CAVALIERS"
48A CHAUCERIAN PARAPHRASE OF HORACE
49NORSE LULLABY
50BÉRANGER'S "MY LAST SONG PERHAPS" [JANUARY, 1814]
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