Verses
Exploring Nature, Love, and Nostalgia: A Victorian Poetry CollectionBy Susan Coolidge
Length2h 6m
About this audiobook
In "Verses," Susan Coolidge presents a captivating collection of poetry that encapsulates the joys and sorrows of everyday life, deftly weaving themes of childhood, love, and the passage of time. The work is characterized by its melodic language and vivid imagery, drawing upon Romantic and Victorian influences. Coolidge's use of lyrical form and personal reflection invites readers into an intimate space where emotional resonance is paramount, allowing them to experience the world through her discerning gaze. The collection serves as both a mirror and a window, appealing to those who appreciate the depth and nuance of human experience captured in verse. Susan Coolidge, the pen name of Sarah Chauncey Woolsey, was a prominent figure in children's literature and poetry during the late 19th century. Her own experiences as a caretaker and her keen observations of family life profoundly shaped her artistic voice. Coolidge's literary background and her close-knit relationships with children and young adults informed her desire to explore the complexities of growing up, making "Verses" a natural extension of her creative pursuits. This collection is highly recommended for readers who seek to reflect on the beauty and challenges of life through the lens of lyrical poetry. Coolidge'Äôs enchanting verses resonate with both nostalgia and wisdom, making "Verses" a timeless addition to any literary library.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.0 (14)
Includes Goodreads
GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 25, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTENTS.: PRELUDE.
26OUTWARD BOUND,
2COMMISSIONED.
27FROM EAST TO WEST.
3THE CRADLE TOMB IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY.
28UNA.
4"OF SUCH AS I HAVE."
29TWO WAYS TO LOVE.
5A PORTRAIT.
30II.
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6WHEN?
31AFTER-GLOW.
7ON THE SHORE.
32HOPE AND I.
8AMONG THE LILIES.
33LEFT BEHIND.
9NOVEMBER.
34SAVOIR C'EST PARDONNER.
10EMBALMED.
35MORNING.
11GINEVRA DEGLI AMIERI.
36A BLIND SINGER.
12EASTER LILIES.
37MARY.
13EBB-TIDE.
38WHEN LOVE WENT.
14FLOOD-TIDE.
39OVERSHADOWED.
15A YEAR.
40TIME TO GO.
16TOKENS.
41GULF-STREAM.
17HER GOING.
42MY WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM.
18A LONELY MOMENT.
43TILL THE DAY DAWN.
19COMMUNION.
44MY BIRTHDAY.
20A FAREWELL.
45A THUNDER STORM.
21EBB AND FLOW.
46THROUGH THE DOOR.
22ANGELUS.
47READJUSTMENT.
23THE MORNING COMES BEFORE THE SUN.
48AT THE GATE
24LABORARE EST ORARE.
49A HOME.
25EIGHTEEN.
50THE LEGEND OF KINTU.
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