Cupid's Fair-Weather Booke Including an Almanack for Any Two Years (True Love Ought to Last That Long)

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Cupid's Fair-Weather Booke Including an Almanack for Any Two Years (True Love Ought to Last That Long)

by John Cecil Clay, Oliver Herford

EN·~11 minutes·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total

Transcriber’s Note: All errors are the authors’ own.

0:03

BOOKS BY OLIVER HERFORD

0:42

CUPID’S FAIR-WEATHER BOOKE

0:18

AUTHORS’ NOTE

0:55

JANUARY

0:33

FEBRUARY

0:40

MARCH

0:44

APRIL

0:38

MAY

0:35

JUNE

0:46

Description

A delightfully eccentric guide invites listeners into the world of “hearticulture,” where love is tended like a garden. Written in a light‑hearted, mock‑scholarly voice, the book blends whimsical poetry with practical tips for nurturing affection, warning against the perils of hasty planting and late frosts of the heart.

Each month is presented as a celestial forecast, pairing zodiac symbols with lyrical verses that capture the mood of the season. From the chilly “Water‑Man” of January to the hopeful “Twins” of May, the almanac offers gentle counsel on timing, temperament, and the subtle art of sowing romantic intentions.

The tone is charmingly self‑aware, peppered with playful footnotes and illustrations that make the reader feel like a participant in a quirky, old‑fashioned workshop. It’s an invitation to listen, smile, and perhaps discover a fresh perspective on the rhythms of love.

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Cupid's Fair-Weather Booke Including an Almanack for Any Two Years (True Love Ought to Last That Long) Including an Almanack for Any Two Years (True Love Ought to Last That Long)

Language

en

Duration

~11 minutes (11K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2017-12-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

John Cecil Clay

John Cecil Clay

1875–1930

Best known for elegant magazine illustrations and gently comic drawings, this American artist brought a light, stylish touch to early 20th-century print culture. His work appeared in popular magazines and books, where his flair for character and mood made him especially memorable.

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Oliver Herford

Oliver Herford

1863–1935

Best remembered for his quick wit and playful nonsense, this Anglo-American writer and illustrator delighted readers with clever verse, sharp little sayings, and charming drawings. His work moves easily between children's literature and sophisticated magazine humor, making him a fun discovery for listeners of all ages.

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