The Man of Uz, and Other Poems

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The Man of Uz, and Other Poems

by L. H. (Lydia Howard) Sigourney

EN·~2 hours·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total

PREFACE.

0:38

THE RURAL LIFE IN NEW-ENGLAND. - INTRODUCTION.

1:18

THE RURAL LIFE IN NEW-ENGLAND.

1:28:15

IN MEMORIAM.

1:21:17

Description

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.

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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

Feb 2, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

L. H. (Lydia Howard) Sigourney

L. H. (Lydia Howard) Sigourney

1791–1865

Remembered as the "Sweet Singer of Hartford," she was one of the first American women to build a major literary career, publishing dozens of books and writing for hundreds of periodicals. Her poems and prose brought domestic life, religion, grief, history, and moral reflection to a wide 19th-century audience.

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