
MY GARDEN ACQUAINTANCE
By James Russell Lowell
A quiet, observant voice guides listeners through a sun‑warmed English countryside, turning everyday garden scenes into a gentle meditation on nature’s rhythms. The narrator walks beside an amiable 18th‑century naturalist, pausing to note the flutter of a bird, the crawl of an insect, or the slow glide of a tortoise, and in doing so invites the audience to share the same simple wonder that once enchanted a young reader.
The work is laced with understated humor, as the author’s modest pride in his feathered acquaintances and modest specimens unfolds with a warm, self‑effacing charm. His reflections on a humble owl, a wandering plover, and a well‑loved garden tortoise reveal a philosophy that finds profound contentment in the smallest details of life, offering a soothing escape from the clamor of larger world events.
Language
en
Duration
~43 minutes (42K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Anthony J. Adam, and David Widger
Release date
Apr 1, 1997
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1819–1891
A major voice in 19th-century American letters, this poet, critic, and editor helped shape the country’s literary culture while also speaking out against slavery. His writing ranges from lyrical poems to sharp satire, and his public career eventually took him into diplomacy.
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