The Farmer's Boy: A Rural Poem

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The Farmer's Boy: A Rural Poem

by Robert Bloomfield

EN·~2 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

THE FARMER'S BOY; - A RURAL POEM.

0:03
2

"A SHEPHERD'S BOY … HE SEEKS NO BETTER NAME."

1:10
3

TO THE AUTHOR OF THE FARMER'S BOY. - I.

35:45
4

PREFACE

11:31
5

ON REVISITING THE PLACE OF MY NATIVITY.

2:01
6

SPRING - I.

16:45
7

SUMMER. - ARGUMENT.

0:14
8

SUMMER. - II.

18:42
9

AUTUMN. - ARGUMENT.

0:15
10

AUTUMN. - III.

17:10

Description

A gentle, lyrical portrait unfolds as the narrator follows a shepherd‑boy through the rhythms of the countryside, letting the four seasons guide the tale. The poem’s verses echo the rustle of wheat, the chill of winter fields, and the warm glow of harvest, each line humming with a music that feels both timeless and immediate. Through vivid, picture‑rich imagery the work captures the humble pride and quiet dignity of rural life, inviting listeners to hear the land’s own story.

Rooted in the authentic voice of a young country poet, the piece balances reverence for nature with a modest, heartfelt simplicity. Its cadence recalls the pastoral traditions of Thomson and Virgil while remaining fresh, offering a tender glimpse into the everyday heroism of farm work. Listeners will find a soothing blend of nostalgia and genuine affection that makes the farmer’s world feel both familiar and newly alive.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (144K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Robert Bloomfield

Robert Bloomfield

1766–1823

A shoemaker-poet from rural Suffolk, he turned everyday farm work and country life into verse that struck a chord with a wide English readership. His best-known poem, The Farmer’s Boy, brought him sudden fame and made him one of the notable labouring-class poets of his time.

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