
PREFACE.
THE RURAL LIFE IN NEW-ENGLAND. - INTRODUCTION.
THE RURAL LIFE IN NEW-ENGLAND.
IN MEMORIAM.
A thoughtful tribute to an era that has quietly slipped from memory, this collection opens with a reverent ode to the simple, sturdy lives of New‑England farmers. The poet paints vivid scenes of green valleys, elm‑shaded fields, and the rhythmic toil of ploughs and scythes, celebrating a world where industry and devotion walk side by side. Through modest, unadorned verses, readers glimpse the values of self‑reliance, community, and a deep connection to the land that helped shape a nation’s character.
Beyond the pastoral portrait, the volume weaves together a range of lyrical experiments—parodies of ancient scripture, meditations on faith, and reflections on the timeless human quest for meaning. Each piece is crafted to invite listeners into quiet contemplation, offering a bridge between historic reverence and contemporary curiosity. Whether you’re drawn to the cadence of rural life or the subtle humor of literary homage, these poems provide a gentle, immersive journey into the heart of 19th‑century imagination.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (164K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Sigal Alon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2007-02-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1791–1865
A hugely popular 19th-century American poet and essayist, she wrote with warmth about family life, faith, memory, and loss. Her work reached a wide audience in its day, and she became one of the best-known women writers of her era.
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