The poetical works of Janet Little, the Scotch milkmaid
By Janet Little
Length3h 51m
About this audiobook
In "The Poetical Works of Janet Little, the Scotch Milkmaid," readers are invited to explore the rich tapestry of 18th-century Scottish rural life through the poignant lens of Janet Little's verse. Blending simplicity and sophistication, Little's poetry often draws on pastoral themes, encapsulating the joys and struggles of country living. Her literary style is characterized by a naturalistic approach, utilizing everyday language while seamlessly incorporating elements of Scottish dialect. The collection serves as both personal reflection and social commentary, set against the backdrop of a period that grappled with the tensions between tradition and modernity. Janet Little, born in 1769 in the Scottish Highlands, emerged from humble beginnings as a milkmaid, yet her ambitions extended beyond her immediate circumstances. The challenges and beauty of rural life heavily influenced her work, allowing her to articulate the experiences of women in her time. Her poetry is imbued with a sense of authenticity, as she seeks to give voice to the often-overlooked narratives of those in agricultural communities. Little's background provided her with a unique perspective that enriched her literary output, making her an important figure in Scottish literature. This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of gender, class, and rural life in literature. Little's poignant reflections create a compelling connection with contemporary readers, highlighting universal themes of aspiration, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of ordinary individuals. With its historical significance and evocative language, Janet Little's poetical works invite readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of human experience.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length3 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
54ALMEDA.
2A
55FLAVIA.
3B
56ALMEDA.
4C
57FLAVIA.
5D
58ALMEDA.
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6E
59ON THE SPRING.
7F
60WILLIAM AND MARY.
8G
61LOTHARIO.
9H
62AMANDA: AN ELEGY ON THE DEATH OF MRS. ——, PERSONATING HER HUSBAND.
10I, J
63CELIA AND HER LOOKING GLASS.
11K
64THE UNFORTUNATE RAMBLER.
12L
65LUCINA: AN ELEGY.
13M
66THE ENVIED KISS.
14N
67THE YOUNG MAN’S RESOLUTION.
15P
68TO A YOUNG MAN UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH FOR FORGERY. FROM HIS MISTRESS.
16R
69ON AN UNLOOKED-FOR SEPARATION FROM A FRIEND.
17S
70WRITTEN JANUARY FIRST, 1792.
18T
71ON A VISIT TO MR. BURNS.
19W
72GIVEN TO A LADY WHO ASKED ME TO WRITE A POEM.
20V
73EPISTLE TO NELL, WROTE FROM LOUDOUN CASTLE.
21Y
74NELL’S ANSWER.
22ERRATA.
75ANOTHER EPISTLE TO NELL.
23TO THE COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN.
76AN EPISTLE TO A LADY.
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77FROM SNIPE, A FAVOURITE DOG, TO HIS MASTER.
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78ON THE DEATH OF J——. H——. Esq. JUNE, 1790.
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79ON THE BIRTH OF J——. H——. Esq.’s SON. NOVEMBER 15, 1790.
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80ON A GENTLEMAN’S PROPOSING TO TRAVEL 300 MILES TO SEE J——. H——. Esq.’s CHILD.
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81VERSES WRITTEN ON A FOREIGNER’S VISITING THE GRAVE OF A SWISS GENTLEMAN, BURIED AMONG THE DESCENDENTS OF SIR WILLIAM WALLACE, GUARDIAN OF SCOTLAND IN THE THIRTEENTH CENTURY.
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82FROM PHILANDER TO EUMENES.
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83Armeda.
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84Sylvia.
325
85Armeda.
33ON HAPPINESS.
86Sylvia.
34UPON A YOUNG LADY’S LEAVING LOUDOUN CASTLE.
87THE CAPTIVATED SOLDIER.
35THE FICKLE PAIR.
88ON READING LADY MARY MONTAGUE AND Mrs. ROWE’S LETTERS.
36TO A LADY, A PATRONESS OF THE MUSES, ON HER RECOVERY FROM SICKNESS.
89UPON A YOUNG LADY’S BREAKING A LOOKING-GLASS.
37THE LOTTERY TICKET.
90AN ACROSTIC UPON A YOUNG WOMAN, WRITTEN BY HER LOVER.
38THE MONTH’S LOVE.
91AN EXTEMPORARY ACROSTIC.
39DAMON.
92AN EPISTLE TO MR. ROBERT BURNS.
40PHILANDER.
93TO MY AUNTY.
41DAMON.
94ON HALLOWEEN.
42PHILANDER.
95ON SEEING MR. —— BAKING CAKES.
43DAMON.
96A POEM ON CONTENTMENT. INSCRIBED TO JANET NICOL, A POOR OLD WANDERING WOMAN, WHO LIVES BY THE WALL AT LOUDOUN AND USED SOMETIMES TO BE VISITED BY THE COUNTESS.
44PHILANDER.
97ALCANZAR.
45DAMON.
98FROM ALONZO TO DELIA.
46PHILANDER.
99FROM DELIA TO ALONZO.
47DAMON.
100FROM DELIA TO ALONZO. WHO HAD SENT HER A SLIGHTING EPISTLE.
48ALEXIS.
101FROM FLAVIA TO CARLOS.
49FLAVIA.
102TO NELL WHEN AT MOFFAT WELL.
50ALMEDA.
103A YOUNG LADY’S LAMENTATION FOR THE LOSS OF HER SISTER BY MARRIAGE.
51FLAVIA.
104THE RIVAL SWAINS.
52ALMEDA.
105TO A LADY WHO SENT THE AUTHOR SOME PAPER WITH A READING OF SILLAR’S POEMS.
53FLAVIA.
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