Once Upon a Time, and Other Child-Verses
Whimsical Verses of Childhood ImaginationBy Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman
Length2h 29m
About this audiobook
In "Once Upon a Time, and Other Child-Verses," Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman crafts a whimsical collection of verses that captures the enchantment and innocence of childhood. These poems, resonant with vivid imagery and gentle rhythm, reflect Freeman's mastery of the lyric form while immersing readers in the fantastical world of children's imagination. Drawing upon folkloric themes and the pastoral simplicity of rural New England, Freeman employs a style that is both accessible and lyrical, skillfully balancing playful language with profound emotional undertones, thereby encouraging readers to explore the complex emotional landscape experienced through the eyes of a child. Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, a prominent figure in late 19th-century American literature, often drew inspiration from her own experiences growing up in a small town. The daughter of a clergyman, her intimate understanding of the nuances of domestic life and the struggles of women in rural America heavily influenced her work. Through her poetry, Freeman seeks to validate the emotional experiences of children and highlight their often-overlooked perspectives, cementing her role as a pioneer in children's literature. This collection is highly recommended for readers who cherish the nostalgia of childhood and seek to reconnect with the simplicity and wonder of youth. Freeman'Äôs thoughtful verses serve not only as a charming read for children but also as a reflection for adults on the joys and sorrows of growing up. This timeless work is sure to resonate with anyone who appreciates the profound beauty found in the world of a child's imagination.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 29 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Illustrated By Etheldred B. Barry
42THE SPOILED DARLING.
2PREFACE
43THE BROWNIE'S XMAS.
3ONCE UPON A TIME
44THE CHRISTMAS BALL.
4THE SICK FAIRY.
45THE PURITAN DOLL.
5THE ENCHANTED TALE OF BANBURY CROSS.
46THE GIFT THAT NONE COULD SEE.: A LITTLE CALLER.
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6A-BERRYING.
47KATY-DID—KATY-DIDN'T.
7TWO MOODS.
48SLIDING DOWN HILL.
8THE THREE MARGERY DAWS.
49LITTLE PEACHLING.: A Japanese Folk-lore Story.
9A LITTLE SEAMSTRESS.
50A SWING.
10THE GOLDEN SLIPPERS.
51THE YOUNGEST TELLS HER STORY.
11THE TITHING-MAN.
52A SONG.
12THE BARLEY-CANDY BOY.
53HER PROOF.
13DOWN IN THE CLOVER.: ( A Duet, with Sheep Obligato.)
54ROSALINDA'S LAMB.
14THE BALLAD OF THE BLACK-SMITH'S SONS.
55THE BABY'S REVERY.
15I.
56A SILLY BOY.
16II.
57A PRETTY AMBITION.
17III.
58THE SNOWFLAKE TREE.
18IV.
59DOROTHY'S DREAM.
19V.
60TIGER LILIES.
20VI.
61THE ENLIGHTENMENT OF MAMMA.
21VIII.
62BUTTERFLIES.
22IX.
63AN OLD MAXIM.
23X.
64NANNY'S SEARCH.
24XI.
65GRANDMOTHER'S STORY.
25XII.
66DOLLY'S FAN.: A PORTRAIT
26XIII.
67CARAWAY.
27XIV.
68TWO LITTLE BIRDS IN BLUE.: A CASTLE IN SPAIN.
28XV.
69AT THE DREAMLAND GATE.
29XVI.
70A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
30XVII.
71CROW—WARNINGS.
31XVIII.
72THE OUT-DOORS GIRL.
32XIX.
73THE BEGGAR KING.
33XX.
74CHRISTMAS-TIDE.
34XXI.
75WANTED, A MAP.
35XXII
76THE PRIZE.
36XXIII.
77PUSSY-WILLOW.
37XXIV.
78THE TRUE AND LAST STORY OF LITTLE BOY BLUE.
38XXV
79THE DANDELION-ORACLE.
39XXVI.
80THE CHRISTMAS THRUSH.
40A VALENTINE FOR BABY.
81BUTTERCUP TALK.
41THE FAIRY FLAG.: A Skye Folk-lore Story.
82WEE WILLIE WINKIE
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