The singing leaves : $b A book of songs and spells

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The singing leaves : $b A book of songs and spells

by Josephine Preston Peabody

EN·~49 minutes·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total
1

THE SINGING LEAVES A BOOK OF SONGS AND SPELLS BY JOSEPHINE PRESTON PEABODY

0:33
2

DEDICATION.

1:23
3

SONGS AND SPELLS.

11:50
4

THE LITTLE PAST.

5:41
5

THE YOUNG THINGS.

9:36
6

OTHERS.

18:50
7

EPILOGUE.

1:25

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~49 minutes (47K characters)

Release date

2025-04-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Josephine Preston Peabody

Josephine Preston Peabody

1874–1922

A lyrical poet and playwright of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, she wrote with unusual tenderness about childhood, myth, and social conscience. Her work moves easily from intimate, musical poems to ambitious verse drama.

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