
THE HOME BOOK OF VERSE, VOLUME 3
Edited by Burton Egbert Stevenson
INDEXES TO ALL FOUR VOLUMES
PART III
POEMS OF NATURE
MOTHER NATURE
THE BOOK OF THE WORLD
NATURE
COMPENSATION
THE LAST HOUR
A thoughtfully curated collection gathers verses that celebrate the natural world from many ages and perspectives. Early Romantic musings sit beside 19th‑century reflections, each poem turning ordinary moments—rivers, breezes, sunrise—into meditations on the human spirit. The arrangement invites listeners to wander through fields of feeling, from quiet awe to gentle lament, while the cadence of each piece preserves its original voice.
The anthology’s rhythm is as varied as the landscapes it depicts, offering both soaring lyrical passages and intimate, whisper‑like lines. Listeners will hear the pulse of seasons, the whisper of leaves, and the echo of ancient myths woven into everyday observation. Together the poems create a soothing tapestry that reminds us how closely our lives are entwined with the earth’s timeless song.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (490K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Dennis Schreiner, and David Widger
Release date
2001-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1872–1962
Best known for lively mysteries and popular literary anthologies, this Ohio-born writer also spent decades building library culture at home and abroad. His career blended storytelling, scholarship, and public service in a way that still feels distinctive.
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