May Carols
Nature's Melodies: A Poetic Celebration of SpringBy Aubrey De Vere
Length1h 30m
About this audiobook
Aubrey De Vere'Äôs "May Carols" is a collection of lyrical poems that celebrate the arrival of spring, exploring themes of renewal, nature, and the interplay between life and art. Written in a romantic style, the verses exhibit a profound musicality and vivid imagery, invoking the exuberance of nature's rebirth. De Vere deftly employs traditional forms and meter, reflecting the influence of the Victorian poetic landscape, while also aiming to convey deeper metaphysical insights, positioning these carols within the broader context of nature poetry that sought to awaken the spirit amid the industrializing world of the 19th century. A prominent Irish poet and critic, Aubrey De Vere was deeply influenced by his surroundings and the literary giants of his time, such as John Keats and Alfred Lord Tennyson. His commitment to the ideals of beauty and artistry can be traced back to his pastoral upbringing in County Clare, which fostered a lifelong appreciation for nature. This background shaped his poetic voice, allowing him to explore the intersection of personal experience and universal themes of longing and hope, culminating in the vibrant expressions found within "May Carols." De Vere'Äôs "May Carols" is a must-read for lovers of nature poetry and those seeking a reflection on the beauty and transience of life. Its enchanting verses offer solace and inspiration, reminding readers of the perennial cycle of life and the promise of renewal. Immerse yourself in this exquisite collection, and allow the intricacies of De Vere's craftsmanship to awaken your own senses to the splendor of the natural world.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1TO THE VERY REVEREND HENRY EDWARD MANNING THESE POEMS ARE AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED
26Elias.
2INTRODUCTION.
27Speculum Justitiae.
3PROLOGUE.
28Munera.
4Dei Genitrix.
29Predestinata.
5Virgo Virginum.
30Idolatria.
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6Adolescentulae amaverunt te nimis.
31Tota Pulchra.
7Mater Christi.
32Stella Matutina.
8Mater Christi.
33Janua Coeli.
9Mater Creatoris.
34Causa Nostra Laetitiae.
10Mater Salvatoris.
35Stella Maris.
11Mater Dolorosa.
36Unica.
12Mater Dolorosa.
37Magnificat.
13Mater Admirabilis.
38Mystica.
14Mater Amabilis.
39Expectatio.
15Mater Filii.
40Turris Eburnea.
16Mater Divinae Gratiae.
41Dominica Pentecostes.
17Mater Divinae Gratiae.
42Dominica Pentecostes.
18Mariae Cliens.
43Turris Davidica.
19Fest. Visitationis.
44"Tu sola interemisti omnes Haereses."
20Fest Nativitatis B.V.M.
45MAY CAROLS. PART III.
21Fest. Purificationis.
46Sedes Sapientiae.
22Fest. Epiphaniae.
47Sedes Sapientiae.
23Legenda.
48Fest. B.V.M. de Monte Carmelo.
24Ascensio Domini.
49Advocata Nostra.
25Ascensio Domini.
50Thronus Trinitatis.
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