The Lazy Minstrel
Whimsical Verses of Love, Nature, and Society in Victorian PoetryBy J. Ashby-Sterry
Length4h
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In "The Lazy Minstrel," J. Ashby-Sterry crafts an intricate tapestry of whimsical narratives, blending elements of fantasy and satire within a poignant commentary on the human condition. The book is structured around the meanderings of a carefree minstrel whose adventures serve not only as entertaining vignettes but as profound reflections on creativity, identity, and societal norms. Employing vivid imagery and playful language, Ashby-Sterry's literary style mirrors the wit reminiscent of early 20th-century writers, enriching the narrative with a stylistic lightness that belies its deeper implications. J. Ashby-Sterry, an esteemed writer and cultural commentator, draws upon his own experiences in performing arts and literature to inform the character of the minstrel. His background, characterized by a fascination with folklore and a keen understanding of the dynamics of performance, provides a rich foundation for his exploration of themes such as the dichotomy between ambition and apathy. This personal lens enables a multifaceted portrayal of a world where the lines between earnestness and idleness blur effortlessly. "The Lazy Minstrel" is a delightful read for anyone seeking a blend of humor, introspection, and social critique. Ashby-Sterry invites readers to reflect on their own paths while entertaining them with charming narratives. This book is not only a celebration of creativity but also a gentle urging towards self-discovery, making it a worthy addition to any literary collection.
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GenrePoetry
Length4 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTENTS.
57JANUARY.
2OVERTURE.
58FEBRUARY.
3HAMBLEDEN LOCK.
59MARCH.
4SPRING'S DELIGHTS.
60APRIL.
5A MODERN SYREN.
61MAY.
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6REGRETS.
62JUNE.
7HAMMOCKUITY.
63JULY.
8MY COUNTRY COUSIN.
64AUGUST.
9A COMMON-SENSE CAROL.
65SEPTEMBER.
10SAINT MAY.
66OCTOBER.
11A CANOE CANZONET.
67NOVEMBER.
12A LOVER'S LULLABY.
68DECEMBER.
13THE TAM O' SHANTER CAP.
69MOTHER O' PEARL.
14A STREET SKETCH.
70A LAY OF THE "LION."
15A TINY TRIP.
71SKETCHED BY GAINSBOROUGH.
16MADE IN "BRADSHAW" AT CARNFORTH JUNCTION.
72A FAVOURITE LOUNGE.
17DOCTOR BRIGHTON.
73SPRING CLEANING.
18PAINTED BY LESLIE.
74TAKEN IN TOW.
19A MARLOW MADRIGAL.
75THROWN!
20IN ROTTEN ROW.
76A LUGGAGERIAL LYRIC.
21A PORTRAIT.
77HAYTIME.
22COMPOSED DURING THE FROST.
78PET'S PUNISHMENT.
23DRIFTING DOWN.
79THE BABY IN THE TRAIN.
24TOUJOURS TENNIS.
80MISS SAILOR-BOY.
25A SKETCH AT RYDE.
81PICKED UP ON THE TENNIS LAWN.
26THE KITTEN.
82L'INCONNUE.
27IN THE TEMPLE.
83FALLACIES OF THE FOG.
28A SYMPHONY IN WHITE.
84A NEW SONG TO AN OLD AIR.
29ON BOARD THE "GLADYS."
85A SECULAR SERMON.
30CIGARETTE RINGS.
86ON THE FRENCH COAST.
31AT CHARING CROSS.
87AT THE "LORD WARDEN."
32THE MUSIC OF LEAVES.
88BOLNEY FERRY.
33IN A BELLAGIO BALCONY.
89DOT.
34A RIVERAIN RHYME.
90A RIVERSIDE LUNCHEON.
35THE LITTLE REBEL.
91LOVE-LOCKS.
36CANOEBIAL BLISS.
92A STREATLEY SONATA.
37DRAWN BY LEECH.
93THE MIDSHIPMAID.
38SKINDLE'S IN OCTOBER.
94A PANTILE POEM.
39IN MY EASY CHAIR.
95HENLEY IN JULY.
40BLANKTON WEIR.
96A MOORE OR LESS MELODY.
41A CHRISTMAS DUET.
97DOVER.
42A SCULLER'S SKETCH.
98CHAMOUNI.
43A SIX MONTHS' COURTSHIP.
99BAVENO.
44IN STRAWBERRY TIME.
100AT TABLE D'HÔTE.
45PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG LADY.
101AT ETRETÂT.
46AFTER BREAKFAST.
102HOMESICK.
47IN AN OLD CITY CHURCH.
103A SONG FOR BAGPIPES.
48A LITTLE LOVE-LETTER.
104A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
49STRAY SUNBEAMS.
105A POEM FOR RECITATION.
50PEARL.
106A REALISTIC STUDY.
51A NUTSHELL NOVEL.
107A SONG OF SCHOOL-GIRLS.
52THE PINK OF PERFECTION.
108WRITTEN ON THE FAN OF A FLIRT.
53A BOAT-RACE SKETCH.
109IN A GONDOLA.
54A TRAVELLER'S TARANTELLA.
110THE LAST LEAF.
55IN A MINOR KEY.
111OPINIONS OF THE PRESS ON THE FIRST EDITION.
56A SHOWER-SONG.
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