In the Saddle: A Collection of Poems on Horseback-Riding
By Various
Length3h 23m
About this audiobook
In the Saddle: A Collection of Poems on Horseback-Riding is an evocative anthology that celebrates the deep, intricate bond between humans and horses through the art of poetry. This collection features diverse voices that articulate the visceral experiences of riding, from the exhilarating freedom of galloping across open fields to the quiet introspection found in the rhythm of a trotting stride. The literary style ranges from lyrical and romantic to stark and vivid, reflecting the myriad emotions that horseback riding elicits. Set against various contexts—from pastoral landscapes to competitive arenas—these poems underscore the horse's role not just as a creature of burden but as a companion and muse. The anthology is a testament to the various poets and writers who have been shaped by their experiences with horses, each bringing their unique background to the verse. Many contributors are equestrians themselves, blending their passion for horseback riding with a profound understanding of nature and human connection. This duality often leads to philosophical explorations of freedom, grace, and the untamed spirit that both rider and equine embody. In the Saddle invites readers—not only equestrians but anyone who appreciates the beauty of language—to reflect on their own experiences with nature and the profound relationships that shape our lives. This collection is a must-read for those who seek both the thrill of adventure and the serenity of the written word.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length3 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTENTS.
26LÜTZOW'S WILD CHASE.
2IN THE SADDLE.
27(THE ERL-KING SPEAKS.)
3DESCRIPTION OF A HORSE.
28ERL-KING.
4A DAY'S RIDE: A LIFE'S ANALOGY.
29ERL-KING.
5ON HORSEBACK.
30MAZEPPA'S RIDE.
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6THE HORSEBACK RIDE.
31THE GIAOUR'S RIDE.
7FROM GLASHÜTTE TO MÜGELN IN SAXONY.
32THE NORSEMAN'S RIDE.
8AN INVITATION.
33BOOT AND SADDLE.
9THE LAST RIDE TOGETHER.
34THE CAVALIER'S ESCAPE.
10RIDING TOGETHER.
35KING JAMES'S RIDE.
11A FRAGMENT.
36DELORAINE'S RIDE.
12THE KING OF DENMARK'S RIDE.
37GODIVA.
13RHYME OF THE DUCHESS MAY.
38"HOW THEY BROUGHT THE GOOD NEWS FROM GHENT TO AIX."
14IRMINGARD'S ESCAPE.
39PAUL REVERE'S RIDE.
15FOOTNOTES:
40SHERIDAN'S RIDE.
16THE GREETING ON KYNAST.
41KEARNY AT SEVEN PINES.
17HARRAS, THE BOLD LEAPER.
42AN INCIDENT OF THE FLOOD IN MASSACHUSETTS, ON MAY 16, 1874.
18THE KNIGHT'S LEAP.
43A TALE OF PROVIDENCE.
19THE LEAP OF ROUSHAN BEG.
44KIT CARSON'S RIDE.
20ANNAN WATER.
45TAMING THE WILD HORSE.
21FOOTNOTES:
46CHIQUITA.
22A MELODY.
47BAY BILLY.
23FRIAR PEDRO'S RIDE.
48WIDDERIN'S RACE.
24TAM O' SHANTER.
49SHOWING HOW HE WENT FARTHER THAN HE INTENDED, AND CAME SAFE HOME AGAIN.
25THE WILD HUNTSMAN.
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