
Poems by Elizabeth Madox Roberts
Pictures by Kenneth Hartley
The Hill People.
Columbine in the Hills.
Saxifrage.
Alpine Forget-Me-Not.
Indian Paint Brush.
Arctic Gentian.
Alpine Primrose.
This lyrical collection leads listeners into a high mountain world where wind, wildflowers, legends, and imagination meet. The poems wander among alpine peaks, timberlines, crystal skies, and hidden gardens, finding enchantment in columbine, saxifrage, forget-me-nots, Indian paintbrush, gentians, and primroses. Each flower becomes a doorway into a larger vision, alive with fairies, spirits, ancient gods, Native American figures, and the mysterious voices of the hills.
Richly musical and often dreamlike, the verses balance playful movement with moments of quiet wonder. A passing breeze may carry a song, a flower may reveal the heart of the sky, and a difficult mountain trail may open into a realm of love, memory, and devotion. With vivid natural imagery and a gentle sense of myth, this is a listening experience for those drawn to contemplative poetry, alpine landscapes, and the feeling that the ordinary world is touched by hidden enchantment.
Language
en
Duration
~5 minutes (5K characters)
Release date
Jan 7, 2009
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1881–1941
A keen observer of Kentucky life, Elizabeth Madox Roberts transformed rural speech, family memory, and the rhythms of the land into richly human fiction. Her best-known novels, including The Time of Man and The Great Meadow, earned her a lasting place in American literature.
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