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THE SINGING LEAVES A BOOK OF SONGS AND SPELLS BY JOSEPHINE PRESTON PEABODY
DEDICATION.
SONGS AND SPELLS.
THE LITTLE PAST.
THE YOUNG THINGS.
OTHERS.
EPILOGUE.
A breezy collection of poems and incantations, this volume invites listeners to wander through sun‑kissed fields, winding roads, and quiet homes. Each piece balances simple wonder with a whisper of ancient charm, turning everyday moments—like the rustle of leaves or the toll of a bell—into tiny spells. The rhythm shifts from playful chatter to thoughtful reverie, making the experience feel both intimate and spacious.
The opening songs set a tone of gentle adventure, urging the traveler to follow the road while honoring the comfort of a hearth. Themes of truth, love, and renewal surface through vivid imagery of birds, cedar trees, and early mornings, while recurrent motifs of light and color weave a cohesive tapestry. Listeners will find the verses both comforting and invigorating, as they echo the natural world’s cadence.
Interspersed charms and reflections, such as “Charm: To Be Said in the Sun,” invite the audience to participate, inviting a shared sense of wonder that lingers long after the final line.
Language
en
Duration
~49 minutes (47K characters)
Release date
2025-04-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1874–1922
An American poet and dramatist whose writing moved between fairy-tale wonder and sharp social feeling, she brought lyric beauty to both children’s stories and the stage. Her best-known work, The Piper, won major recognition in its day and helped secure her place in early 20th-century American literature.
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