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
40A REUNION
2THE FUGITIVE KISS
41THE CRUISE OF THE SQUIRREL
3NEW MEXICAN NATIONAL ANTHEM
42JINGLES
4LOVE
43THE WEIGHT OF LOVE
5STRONGARM'S WATERLOO
44DO IT!
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6THE SPIRIT OF FRANCE
45AMENITIES
7WAR
46"DANSER SUR UN VULCAN"
8SONG OF THE SAMSONS
47AT THE BULGING UDDER TIME
9SIX DAYS
48VAGARIES
10A PROTEST
49A SHATTERED ROMANCE
11A PRAYER
50THE MILKY WAY
12SINCE THE LITTLE ONE CAME
51THE LOGOTHETE
13RUN ALONG, LITTLE GIRL!
52THE PRICE OF PEACE
14A RETROSPECT
53MEN HAD HORNS THEN
15THE EAGLE SCREAMS
54SUB ROSA
16THE SERVICE STAR
55WHITMANESQUE
17SOME DAY
56AN APEOLOGY
18THE CRUISE OF THE SEA SERPENT
57THE BUG
19AMERICA
58WAKE, MY LOVE!
20LIFE AND LOVE
59FIRST PSALM
21LIFE IN DEATH
60NOT PEACE, BUT REVENGE!
22GERMANY
61HEREDITY
23ITALY
62THE CALL OF THE HOMESTEAD
24MARY IS MERRY NO MORE
63DECIMAL POINTS
25I SHOT AN ARROW
64BELLES-LETTRES
26FIXING THE BLAME
65SANDY, THE PIPER
27LOVE'S RECOMPENSE
66"BEN BOLT"
28ADAM'S ALE
67EXCELSIOR
29RUSSIA
68HER AND HIM
30BELGIUM
69THE PHILOSOPHY OF LIVING
31OUR FRIENDS ACROSS THE STREET
70THE SIXTH OF APRIL
32EPITAPHS
71BENEATH A CLOUD
33THE CONQUEST OF THE SUN
72THE COLUMBIAD
34OWED TO A ROACH
73HE'S ALL RIGHT, BUT—!
35THE MOODS OF THE WINDS
74NATURE'S STUDIO
36THE TOXIC TIPPET
75PICARDY
37TWENTY-THIRD PSALM
76AMERICA'S PRAYER
38FRIENDSHIP
77EPILOGUE
39PARAMOUNT PROBLEMS
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