A Heap o' Livin'

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A Heap o' Livin'

by Edgar A. (Edgar Albert) Guest

EN·~2 hours·128 chapters

Chapters

128 total

A Heap o' Livin'

9:33

WHEN YOU KNOW A FELLOW

1:36

THE ROUGH LITTLE RASCAL

0:54

IT ISN'T COSTLY

0:48

MY CREED

0:49

A WISH

1:37

WHAT A BABY COSTS

1:05

MOTHER

0:36

SELFISH

0:47

RICH

0:46

Description

A warm collection of verses opens with a tender dedication to two young readers, setting a gentle, conversational tone that feels like a parent sharing simple truths over bedtime. The poems move from playful observations of a “rough little rascal” to thoughtful musings on how we judge strangers, inviting listeners to pause and reconsider first impressions. Each piece is short enough to linger in the mind, yet rich with the everyday details that make ordinary moments feel meaningful.

The later verses turn inward, offering a modest creed that values honesty, perseverance, and quiet generosity, while another wistful poem longs for the carefree joy of childhood adventures. Throughout, the poet balances humor with humility, reminding us that kindness and sincerity often outweigh ambition and criticism. Listeners will find a comforting blend of nostalgia and gentle encouragement, perfect for reflecting on the small but profound lessons that shape a life.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (148K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Sep 1, 1995

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Edgar A. (Edgar Albert) Guest

Edgar A. (Edgar Albert) Guest

1881–1959

Remembered as the “People’s Poet,” this British-born American writer built a huge readership with warm, plainspoken verses about family, work, and everyday hope. His poems were so popular that they appeared in newspapers across North America for decades.

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