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May Carols

May Carols

Nature's Melodies: A Poetic Celebration of SpringBy Aubrey De Vere

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May Carols

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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.

Poetic Gods & Mortals Supernatural Nature & Wilderness Folklore Redemption Family Grief Prophecy

Audiobook details

GenrePoetry

Length1 hr 31 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

34Causa Nostra Laetitiae.

2INTRODUCTION.

35Stella Maris.

3PROLOGUE.

36Unica.

4Dei Genitrix.

37Magnificat.

5Virgo Virginum.

38Mystica.

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6Adolescentulae amaverunt te nimis.

39Expectatio.

7Mater Christi.

40Turris Eburnea.

8Mater Christi.

41Dominica Pentecostes.

9Mater Creatoris.

42Dominica Pentecostes.

10Mater Salvatoris.

43Turris Davidica.

11Mater Dolorosa.

44&quot;Tu sola interemisti omnes Haereses.&quot;

12Mater Dolorosa.

45MAY CAROLS. PART III.

13Mater Admirabilis.

46Sedes Sapientiae.

14Mater Amabilis.

47Sedes Sapientiae.

15Mater Filii.

48Fest. B.V.M. de Monte Carmelo.

16Mater Divinae Gratiae.

49Advocata Nostra.

17Mater Divinae Gratiae.

50Thronus Trinitatis.

18Mariae Cliens.

51Cultus Sanctorum.

19Fest. Visitationis.

52Fest. S. S. Trinitatis.

20Fest Nativitatis B.V.M.

53&quot;Ad Nives.&quot;

21Fest. Purificationis.

54Fest. Puritatis.

22Fest. Epiphaniae.

55Foederis Arca.

23Legenda.

56Domus Aurea.

24Ascensio Domini.

57Respexit Humilitatem.

25Ascensio Domini.

58Respexit Humilitatem.

26Elias.

59&quot;Sine Labe originali Concepta.&quot;

27Speculum Justitiae.

60&quot;Sine Labe originali Concepta.&quot;

28Munera.

61Corpus Christi.

29Predestinata.

62Corpus Christi.

30Idolatria.

63Coeli enarrant.

31Tota Pulchra.

64Caro factus est.

32Stella Matutina.

65Epilogue

33Janua Coeli.

66London: Printed by Spottiswoode &amp; Co. New-street Square.

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