Willow Pollen
Exploring Nature, Spirituality, and Emotion in Poetic ReflectionsBy Jeannette Augustus Marks
Length48m
About this audiobook
In "Willow Pollen," Jeannette Augustus Marks crafts a poignant exploration of nature's delicate interplay with human emotions through lyrical prose that resonates with both beauty and introspection. Set against the backdrop of an idyllic New England village, the narrative unfolds as a meditative reflection on the passage of time and the transient nature of life. Marks intricately weaves together personal and universal themes, employing rich imagery and an evocative style that captures the essence of its rural setting while delving deeply into the psychological landscapes of its characters. The book stands as a testament to Marks's place in the early 20th-century literary canon, paralleling her contemporaries who sought to harmonize nature and humanity in their works. Jeannette Augustus Marks was an influential figure in American literature, renowned for her deep appreciation of the natural world and her ability to translate that reverence into her writing. Educated at Smith College and influenced by her surroundings as well as her friendships with prominent literary figures, Marks'Äôs experiences inform her contemplative approach to storytelling. "Willow Pollen" emerges from her desire to illuminate the beauty and fragility of life, shaped by a profound understanding of both nature and the human condition. "Willow Pollen" is a compelling read for those who cherish reflective literature that harmonizes the themes of nature and emotional depth. Marks's evocative language and insightful observations make it a timeless piece that invites readers to ponder their own connection to the world around them. This book is essential for anyone seeking solace and wisdom within the pages of a beautifully written narrative.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1II
50II
2III
51III
3OBSCURITY
52RAVELLO A Recollection of the Garden in which Wagner composed “Parzival”
4I
53CHESTER-ON-THE DEE
5II
54THE RIVER SEIONT At Carnarvon in North Wales
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6III
55GOLD AND IVORY
7IV
56STEPS
8V
57II
9BROWN MOTHER
58BESIDE THE WAY
10SEA GULLS On Leaving Eggemoggin
59II
11DRAGON
60III
12THE WANDERER
61WAIT AWHILE
13BLIND SLEEP
62II
14THE BOWL
63III
15THE GREAT SILENCE
64INDIAN SUMMER
16I
65A THOUSAND YEARS
17II
66THE BROKEN DOOR
18III
67ONLY YOUR NAME
19WHITE HAIR
68REPETENDS
20CLEAR POOLS
69TOO LATE
21THESE TWO
70THE TIDE
22THE RAILROAD STATION
71DUST AND DREAMS
23BUBBLES
72THE NEST
24PEDDLED JOY
73II
25WORK
74III
26SOMEWHERE TONIGHT On hearing the Evening Bells at Westport-on-Lake Champlain
75IV
27I
76V
28II
77LOST LOVE
29YOUR SUNLIT WAY
78“WHEN SPRING” A BALLAD OF LOVE
30II
79II
31III
80III
32STRANGE FACES
81IV
33EVERYWHERE
82V
34CLOUD
83TWO CANDLES TO MY MOTHER AT FLEUR DE LYS
35BUCENTAUR At Isle au Haut
84II
36MOTH At Isle au Haut
85III
37GRAY WATERS At Isle au Haut
86IV
38JOURNEY’S END
87V
39WHITE PATHS
88VI
40EBONY On watching a beautiful black arm opening a Venetian Lantern at Fleur de Lys
89VII
41TO SOME PHILADELPHIA SPARROWS
90ROSY MILLER
42ORIOLE’S NEST AT FLEUR DE LYS
91HIS NAME
43LITTLE MISS HILLY
92MIST
44ROSE TOADA A Sleep Song
93I
45II
94II
46III
95III
47THATCH
96LAST DAWN
48SUN-PATH
97EVEN AS HERE
49I
98AGAIN? To my Home on Lake Champlain
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