The Bee's Bayonet (a Little Honey and a Little Sting)
Camouflage in Word PaintingBy Edwin Alfred Watrous
Length2h 31m
About this audiobook
In "The Bee's Bayonet (a Little Honey and a Little Sting)," Edwin Alfred Watrous intricately weaves a narrative that deftly balances whimsy and existential inquiry, challenging readers to ponder the dualities of human experience. Set against a rich tapestry of metaphorical landscapes, the book employs a lyrical prose style that captures the playful yet piercing essence of its titular insect. Watrous's work is steeped in the context of early 20th-century American literature, reflecting contemporary societal anxieties while also drawing from deep-rooted folklore traditions, thereby providing a fresh lens through which to understand the complexities of life and nature. Edwin Alfred Watrous, an accomplished author and educator, possesses a unique background that informs his creative explorations. His engagement with nature, evident from his childhood in rural settings, inspired a lifelong fascination with the interplay between humanity and the natural world. This relationship is powerfully echoed in "The Bee's Bayonet," where Watrous navigates themes of fragility and resilience through the dual symbolism of bees as producers and aggressors. For readers seeking a thought-provoking yet enchanting literary experience, "The Bee's Bayonet" is an essential addition to their collection. It invites reflection on our interconnectedness with nature and the delicate dance between joy and suffering. Embrace the honey and sting, and discover the profound insights embedded within the pages of this remarkable work.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 26, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREPAREDNESS
26FIXING THE BLAME
2THE FUGITIVE KISS
27LOVE'S RECOMPENSE
3NEW MEXICAN NATIONAL ANTHEM
28ADAM'S ALE
4LOVE
29RUSSIA
5STRONGARM'S WATERLOO
30BELGIUM
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6THE SPIRIT OF FRANCE
31OUR FRIENDS ACROSS THE STREET
7WAR
32EPITAPHS
8SONG OF THE SAMSONS
33THE CONQUEST OF THE SUN
9SIX DAYS
34OWED TO A ROACH
10A PROTEST
35THE MOODS OF THE WINDS
11A PRAYER
36THE TOXIC TIPPET
12SINCE THE LITTLE ONE CAME
37TWENTY-THIRD PSALM
13RUN ALONG, LITTLE GIRL!
38FRIENDSHIP
14A RETROSPECT
39PARAMOUNT PROBLEMS
15THE EAGLE SCREAMS
40A REUNION
16THE SERVICE STAR
41THE CRUISE OF THE SQUIRREL
17SOME DAY
42JINGLES
18THE CRUISE OF THE SEA SERPENT
43THE WEIGHT OF LOVE
19AMERICA
44DO IT!
20LIFE AND LOVE
45AMENITIES
21LIFE IN DEATH
46"DANSER SUR UN VULCAN"
22GERMANY
47AT THE BULGING UDDER TIME
23ITALY
48VAGARIES
24MARY IS MERRY NO MORE
49A SHATTERED ROMANCE
25I SHOT AN ARROW
50THE MILKY WAY
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