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Songs of Womanhood
BY - LAURENCE ALMA TADEMA
GRANT RICHARDS 48 LEICESTER SQUARE LONDON 1903
Edinburgh: Printed by T. and A. Constable
CHILDHOOD
SIX SONGS OF GIRLHOOD
WOMANHOOD
ELEVEN SONNETS
THE OPEN AIR
A warm and lyrical collection of poems gathers the tender moments of early life, from the soft hush of a baby’s breath to the quiet reverence of a mother’s watchful eye. The verses move through simple scenes—king‑like infants perched on a mother’s knee, birds settling for night, and children’s tiny hands reaching for the world—each line echoing the wonder and fragility of childhood. The language is gentle yet vivid, weaving nature’s rhythms with the intimate cadence of family love.
Intermixed are familiar pieces that have appeared in earlier pamphlets and several newly printed works, offering a fresh perspective on timeless themes. The poems celebrate both the joy and the inevitable challenges of growing up, hinting at the broader journey each child will take while remaining rooted in the comforting embrace of home. Listeners will find a soothing, reflective experience that honors the quiet miracles of everyday life.
Language
en
Duration
~45 minutes (44K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-08-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1864–1940
A versatile British writer who moved easily between poetry, fiction, drama, and children's verse, she brought wit, feeling, and a strong imaginative streak to her work. Best known today for poems such as "If No One Ever Marries Me," she wrote across many genres over a long literary career.
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