Poems

audiobook

Poems

by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

EN·~1 hours·5 chapters

Chapters

5 total
1

Produced by Judith Boss

1:07:22
2

FRANCES E. W. HARPER

0:05
3

PAGE

1:09
4

2 MY MOTHER'S KISS.

0:40
5

A GRAIN OF SAND. 3 - A GRAIN OF SAND.

0:48

Description

A gentle, resonant voice opens the collection with a tribute to a mother’s love, turning a simple kiss into a timeless archive of affection and moral guidance. The poems blend personal memory with a broader, uplifting spirituality, inviting listeners to feel the warmth of familial bonds while contemplating life’s larger purpose. With language that feels both intimate and hymn‑like, the verses set a tone of reverence for everyday moments and enduring faith.

From the quiet observation of a single grain of sand to the bright emergence of crocuses after winter, the work moves through nature, history, and social conscience. Harper weaves reflections on equality, perseverance, and communal hope into each piece, offering gentle encouragement and moral clarity without heavy didacticism. Listeners will hear a 19th‑century perspective that still speaks to modern hearts, celebrating resilience, compassion, and the quiet power of hope.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (67K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1996-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

1825–1911

A powerful 19th-century voice for freedom and equality, she wrote poetry, fiction, and speeches that reached wide audiences across the United States. Her work joins moral clarity with warmth, making her an essential figure in American literature and reform.

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