Pine Tree Ballads: Rhymed Stories of Unplaned Human Natur' up in Maine
Tales of Maine's Unplanned Human Nature in VerseBy Holman Day
Length6h 18m
About this audiobook
In "Pine Tree Ballads: Rhymed Stories of Unplaned Human Natur' up in Maine," Holman Day offers a rich tapestry of lyrical storytelling that breathes life into the everyday experiences of individuals living in the rugged beauty of Maine. This collection of ballads blends narrative storytelling with a lyrical cadence, capturing the essence of the human condition through vibrant imagery and local dialects. Set against the backdrop of a remote yet picturesque landscape, Day explores themes of love, hardship, and resilience, vividly showcasing the unrefined complexities of rural life and the depth of New England's spirit through masterfully crafted verse. Holman Day, an accomplished poet, novelist, and journalist, drew upon his deep-rooted connection to Maine's culture and environment to produce this evocative work. His background in journalism endowed him with a keen eye for detail and a profound appreciation for the narratives embedded in everyday life. Day'Äôs intimate understanding of his characters' motivations enables him to illuminate the rich tapestry of regional life, making his work a valuable historical record and a celebration of the human spirit in its rawest form. I highly recommend "Pine Tree Ballads" to readers who seek authenticity in literature and are intrigued by depictions of rural life that transcend mere anecdote. Day'Äôs deep empathy for his characters invites readers to reflect on their own experiences, creating a bridge between the reader and the vibrant community he portrays. This collection is a must-read for anyone who wishes to immerse themselves in the beauty and complexity of human nature.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length6 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 23, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
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26SKIPPER JASON ELLISON
2FOREWORD
27BALLADS OF DRIVE AND CAMP
3OUR HOME FOLKS
28THE RAPO-GENUS CHRISTMAS BALL
4FEEDIN’ THE STOCK
29BALLADS OF DRIVE AND CAMP
5JOHN W. JONES
30WHEN THE ALLEGASH DRIVE GOES THROUGH
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6DEED OF THE OLD HOME PLACE
31THE KNIGHT OF THE SPIKE-SOLE BOOTS
7OUR HOME FOLKS
32’BOARD FOR THE ALLEGASH”
8THANKSGIVIN’ JIM
33THE WANGAN CAMP
9“OLD POSH”
34PLUG TOBACCO AT SOURDNAHUNK
10THE SUN-BROWNED DADS OF MAINE
35O’CONNOR FROM THE DRIVE
11“HEAVENLY CROWN” RICH
36JUST HUMAN NATURE
12OLD “FIGGER-FOUR”
37BALLAD OF OZY B. ORR
13PHEBE AND ICHABOD
38THE BALLAD OF “OLD SCRATCH”
14WHEN OUR HERO COMES TO MAINE
39WHEN ’LISH PLAYED OX
15UNCLE TASCUS AND THE DEED
40OLD “TEN PER CENT”
16SONGS OF THE SEA AND SHORE
41DIDN’T BUST HIS FORK
17TALE OF A SHAG-EYED SHARK
42MEAN SAM GREEN
18THE GREAT JEEHOOKIBUS WHALE
43DICKERER JIM
19“AS BESEEMETH MEN”
44BALLAD OF BENJAMIN BRANN
20THE NIGHT OF THE WHITE REVIEW
45THE HEIRS
21THE BALLAD OF ORASMUS NUTE
46A. B. APPLETON, “PIRUT”
22THE DORYMAN’S SONG
47NEXT TO THE HEART
23WE FELLERS DIGGIN’ CLAMS
48WITH LOVE—FROM MOTHER
24DAN’L AND DUNK
49THE QUAKER WEDDING
25THE AWFUL WAH-HOOH-WOW
50THE MADAWASKA WOOING
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