
NEEDWOOD FOREST.
NEEDWOOD FOREST.
ADDRESS TO SWILCAR OAK, DESCRIBED In Mr. MUNDY’s Poem ON NEEDWOOD FOREST,
A RURAL CORONATION, Inscribed to Mr. MUNDY, On reading his Poem ON NEEDWOOD FOREST.
SONNET.
On Mr. MUNDY’s Needwood Forest.
THE FALL OF NEEDWOOD.
MY GRAND CLIMACTERIC. 1802.
To F. N. C. MUNDY, Esq. ON HIS POEM THE FALL OF NEEDWOOD.
IMPROMPTU. TO THE AUTHOR OF THE NEW POEM, ENTITLED THE FALL OF NEEDWOOD.
A hushed voice guides listeners through a timeless woodland, where dew‑kissed leaves shimmer and mist rolls off ancient oaks. The narration moves like a wandering minstrel, offering vivid portraits of nymphs, hunters, and druids as they weave through emerald glades and silver‑threaded streams. Each line feels like a leaf caught in a gentle breeze, inviting imaginations to wander into the forest’s fragrant, ever‑changing moods.
Beyond the scenery, the story hints at a deeper struggle as distant laws and looming authority threaten the peaceful rhythm of the trees and the lives that depend on them. The forest becomes a living character, its whispers echoing the hopes and defiance of those who cherish its wild heart. Listeners will find themselves caught between the lyrical celebration of nature and the subtle undercurrent of conflict that begins to stir, making this an immersive retreat for the ear and the soul.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (78K characters)
Release date
Feb 14, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1738–1815
An English poet, landowner, and magistrate, he is best remembered for writing in defense of Needwood Forest as it faced enclosure. His life also places him among the literary circles that included Anna Seward and Erasmus Darwin.
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