
In this modest yet vivid collection, the poet listens to the quiet conversations that shape rural life. From a mother coaxing her daughter through a wintry night to a mischievous child’s plea for freedom, each piece captures a moment of tenderness and humor. The verses flow with a conversational rhythm that feels like sitting beside a hearth while the world outside turns cold and bright.
Interwoven with playful songs for two children, rustic tavern tales, and quiet musings on faith, the poems wander from the simple to the mythic without losing their grounded voice. A wandering figure meets an eerie gatekeeper, a blacksmith’s sons are measured by their drink of choice, and a quiet rebellion against ritual is voiced in gentle irony. Together they form a mosaic of countryside sentiment that invites listeners to hear the ordinary as something quietly extraordinary.
Language
en
Duration
~50 minutes (48K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger
Release date
1998-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1895–1985
A poet, novelist, and critic with a restless, inventive mind, he wrote with unusual range—from war memoir and historical fiction to sharp literary criticism. His work often blends classical learning, myth, and plainspoken intensity in a way that still feels fresh.
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