Farm Legends
Poetic Tales of Rural Life: A Timeless Classic of American Folklore and ResilienceBy Will Carleton
Length4h 9m
About this audiobook
In "Farm Legends," Will Carleton seamlessly weaves together a tapestry of rural life, illuminating the rich, often storied experiences of farmers in 19th-century America. Through lyrical verses and vivid imagery, Carleton encapsulates the challenges and triumphs of agrarian existence, invoking a pastoral nostalgia that resonates with readers. His work emerges within the context of American regionalism, celebrating the simplicity and complexity of country life while addressing broader themes of community and resilience amid the rural American landscape. Will Carleton, born in 1845 in Michigan, was deeply rooted in the rural experience, which profoundly influenced his literary endeavors. Having grown up amidst the farming communities he portrays, Carleton's intimate understanding of farm life comes through in his poetry. His firsthand experiences, shaped by the hardships and joys of the farming vocation, lend authenticity to his writing, allowing him to capture the spirit of his era and convey the emotional depth of America's heartland. "Farm Legends" is not merely a collection of poems; it is a heartfelt homage to the enduring spirit of farmers. Readers interested in American folklore, rural culture, and poetry that transcends time will find Carleton's work deeply rewarding, as it invites contemplation of the values that sustain both individuals and communities in the face of adversity.
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GenrePoetry
Length4 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 31, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE SCHOOL-MASTER'S GUESTS.
18SHIP "CITY OF BOSTON."
2THREE LINKS OF A LIFE.
19GONE BEFORE.
3ROB, THE PAUPER.
20THE LITTLE SLEEPER.
4THE THREE LOVERS.
21'TIS SNOWING.
5THE SONG OF HOME.
22SOME TIME.
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6PAUL'S RUN OFF WITH THE SHOW.
23THE GOOD OF THE FUTURE.
7THE KEY TO THOMAS' HEART.
24THE JOYS THAT ARE LEFT.
8THE DOCTOR'S STORY.
25WHEN MY SHIP WENT DOWN.
9THE CHRISTMAS BABY.
26TO THE CARLETON CIRCLE
10COVER THEM OVER.
27THE SANCTUM KING.
11THE LOVES OF THE NATIONS.
28LINES TO JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL.
12RIFTS IN THE CLOUD.
29TO MONSIEUR PASTEUR.
13BROTHERS AND FRIENDS.
30TO A YOUNG LADY.
14OUR MARCH THROUGH THE PAST.
31DEATH OF THE RICHEST MAN.
15THAT DAY WE GRADUATED.
32TO THE SMOTHERED MINERS.
16THE BURNING OF CHICAGO.
33THE DEATHLESS SONG.
17THE RAILROAD HOLOCAUST.
34ON A "POET"-CRITIC.
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