Awd Isaac, The Steeple Chase, and Other Poems. With a glossary of the Yorkshire Dialect
Exploring Yorkshire through poetic verse and dialectBy John Castillo
Length3h 31m
About this audiobook
In "Awd Isaac, The Steeple Chase, and Other Poems," John Castillo invites readers into a richly textured world through his evocative exploration of the Yorkshire landscape and its cultural nuances. The collection is distinguished by Castillo's adept use of the Yorkshire dialect, which serves not only as a linguistic marker but also as a means of capturing the distinct rhythms and cadences of regional life. Through his descriptive and often lyrical style, the poems weave together themes of nature, nostalgia, and the human condition, drawing upon traditional forms while infusing them with contemporary relevance, offering a unique glimpse into the dialectal heritage of Yorkshire. John Castillo, a poet rooted in the rich literary tradition of the British Isles, has long been fascinated by the intersection of language and place. His extensive travels through Yorkshire, coupled with his academic background in linguistics and poetry, inform this collection. Castillo'Äôs commitment to authentic representation of regional voices emerges as both a celebration of and an homage to the cultural tapestry that defines his subjects. This collection is highly recommended for readers who appreciate the intersection of language, culture, and landscape. Castillo's work not only enriches the poetic canon but also illuminates the beauty and complexity of Yorkshire life, making it essential reading for poetry enthusiasts and those seeking to understand the power of regional dialects in literature.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length3 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 5, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
26TO A SQUIRREL IN A CAGE.
2AWD ISAAC. (PART FIRST.)
27TO A BIRD SINGING IN WINTER.
3AWD ISAAC. (PART SECOND.)
28PETCH’S ELEGY!
4HIS DYING ADVICE.
29REFLECTIONS ON PETCH’S TOMB.
5DIALOGUE ON A STEEPLE CHASE
30“WHO HATH BELIEVED OUR REPORT?”
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6THE LUCKY DREEAM, OR AN AWD THING RENEWED.
31THE BEES
7A STRANGE EFFUSION,
32CAUTION FROM LIMBER HILL.
8LEALHOLM BRIDGE.
33THE VILLAGE CHURCH IN RUINS!
9OLD SAM!
34POETICAL REFLECTIONS.
10THOUGHTS ON GOOD FRIDAY:
35THE TWO HOURS’ TASK!
11TO A WITHERED FLOWER!
36THE COUNTRY BLUNDER!
12THE COUNTRY LOVE FEAST.
37A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE.
13ODE TO BRITAIN.
38THE PORTION OF THE JUST.
14A VOICE FROM THE DEAD!
39THE HAPPY CHOICE!
15TO THE MOOR BIRDS IN A STORM.
40ON THE DEATH OF JOHN MORLEY.
16LINES ON RETURNING A BORROWED STICK OF SLENDERISH SIZE,
41THE SERVANT’S ADDRESS TO HIS MASTER;
17THE THUNDER STORM.
42SABBATH MORNING MUSINGS.
18THE MISER’S AWAY!
43LINES ON LEAVING FRYUP, IN SEARCH OF WORK.
19THE MISTAKE:
44THE SWALLOW!
20THE BROKEN SEAL.
45A CALL TO THE CARELESS!
21THE STONE:
46TO A HORSE, DYING ALONE!
22TO THE RISING SUN! ON A FROSTY MORNING.
47MUSINGS DURING AFFLICTION;
23LINES IN MEMORY OF THE REV. D. DUCK, CURATE OF DANBY.
48THE PLAY!
24AN ELEGY ON THE DEATH OF A BELOVED CHILD.
49THE REMOTE CHRISTIAN.
25ON THE FIRST TEXT HEARD SPIRITUALLY.
50SOLITARY REFLECTIONS!
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