The singing leaves : A book of songs and spells

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The singing leaves : A book of songs and spells

by Josephine Preston Peabody

EN·~49 minutes·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total

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

0:33

DEDICATION.

1:23

SONGS AND SPELLS.

11:50

THE LITTLE PAST.

5:41

THE YOUNG THINGS.

9:36

OTHERS.

18:50

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

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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