The Cornflower, and Other Poems
Reflections of Nature and Emotions in Timeless VerseBy Jean Blewett
Length3h 37m
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In "The Cornflower, and Other Poems," Jean Blewett masterfully weaves together themes of nature, love, and introspection through her evocative and lyrical style. Published during a time when the literary landscape was rich with the influence of Romanticism, Blewett's poetry resonates with emotional depth and vivid imagery. She skillfully employs free verse and structured forms, allowing for a fluid exploration of her subject matter. The titular poem, alongside others in the collection, showcases her affinity for the natural world, drawing parallels between human experiences and the beauty of the earth, ultimately inviting the reader to reflect on the subtleties of life and existence. Jean Blewett, a Canadian poet and novelist, emerged in the early 20th century, influenced by the cultural and historical context of her time. Her own experiences as a woman navigating through societal expectations and personal loss profoundly shaped her writing. Living in an era that sought to redefine the role of women in literature, Blewett embarked on a literary journey that expressed both her internal struggles and her observations of the world around her, contributing significantly to Canadian literature. "The Cornflower, and Other Poems" is a compelling read for poetry enthusiasts and those who appreciate the intricate interplay between nature and human emotion. This collection invites readers to pause and reflect, making it a thoughtful addition to both personal libraries and academic studies of early 20th-century poetry.
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GenrePoetry
Length3 hrs 37 mins
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Publish dateDec 13, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTENTS: Narrative Poems
64THE TRYST.
2THE CORNFLOWER.
65A GOOD WOMAN.
3THE QUARREL.
66DESPAIR.
4IN SUNFLOWER TIME.
67OUR DEAD IN SOUTH AFRICA.
5THE WOOING O' KATIE.
68THE BARLEY FIELDS.
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6THE OLD MAN'S VISIT.
69THE IMPRISONED LARK.
7JACK.
70WOMAN.
8AT THE SICK CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.
71THE MULLEIN MEADOW.
9CHRISTY AND THE PIPERS.
72LIVING FRESHNESS.
10THE STABLE-BOY'S GUEST.
73LIFE'S DAY.
11SOLDIERS ALL.
74MORNING.
12AS GOOD AS A GIRL.
75GRACE.
13FOOL'S LUCK.
76THE WAY TO DREAMLAND
14THE HARBOR LIGHTS OF HOME.
77HER MISSION.
15THE PREACHER DOWN AT COLES.
78FRIEND OR FOE?
16CHORE TIME.
79THE HIGHLAND SHEPHERD.
17A BOY'S TRIALS.
80CHRISTMAS CONVERSION.
18AN APRIL FOOL OF LONG AGO.
81A BIT O' SHAMROCK.
19FOR HE WAS SCOTCH, AND SO WAS SHE.
82SLANDER.
20THE PLOUGHMAN.
83ARCHIBALD LAMPMAN.
21TWO MONUMENTS.
84A HINT.
22THE LONESOMEST HOUSE.
85CHRYSANTHEMUM'S COURT.
23DADDY'S BOY.
86HER LITTLE WAY.
24JANET.
87THE CRITICISM.
25THE LAD FROM INVERNESS.
88JESSIE.
26ALL ON AN APRIL MORNING.
89POYNINGS.
27BILLY.
90SONG OF THE GOLDEN SEA.
28SLY BOY.: Miscellaneous Poems
91DAWN.
29QUEEN VICTORIA.
92THE CRICKET.
30THANKFULNESS.
93EARTH TO THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.
31THE NATIVE BORN.
94THAIL BURN.
32THE KING'S GIFT.
95THE LAKE SHORE ROAD.
33THE PASSAGE.
96MAGDALENE.
34AIR CASTLES.
97MY LADY NIGHTINGALE.
35YOUTH AND JUNE.
98THE ORCHARD.
36THE MOTHER.
99OCTOBER.
37LOVE'S LESSON.
100ST. ANDREW'S DAY—A TOAST.
38IMMORTALITY.
101WHEN TREES ARE GREEN.
39AUGUST.
102O RADIANCE OF LIFE'S MORNING.
40A SONG OF HARVEST HOME.
103THE IDLER.
41THE USURER.
104THE TRUST.
42MIRACLES.
105WHEN PAGANINI PLAYS.
43PEACE.
106TO-DAY YOU UNDERSTAND.
44LIFE'S GRANDEST THINGS.
107LOVE'S SACRIFICE.
45STRENGTH.
108WHEN THE DUSK COMES DOWN.
46THE TIME AND THE DEED.
109THE GHOSTS OF NIGHT.
47DISCONTENT.
110THE LONG AGO.
48A PRAYER OF LOVE.
111FORGIVE AND FORGET.
49WILD STRAWBERRIES.
112THE ARGUMENT.
50SPRING.
113THE SECRET.
51MADAM GRUNDY.
114VASHTI.
52THE SPLENDOR OF THE DAYS.
115THE TREASURE BOX.
53GOD'S WARMTH IS SHE.
116THE MESSAGE.
54HER PRAYER.
117ESTRANGED.
55DECORATING THE OLD CHURCH.
118THE PARTING.
56ENVY.
119MARGARET.
57THE SONG OF THE BELLS.
120ST. VALENTINE.
58QUEBEC.
121TWO JUNE NIGHTS.
59MEN O' THE FOREST MARK.
122REMEMBRANCE.
60A SONG OF CHEER.
123THE EMIGRANT LADDIE.
61THE FIRSTBORN.
124LOVE'S SERVICE.
62ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
125APRIL.
63LESLEY.
126IN MEMORIAM.
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