Sweets for Leisure Hours

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Sweets for Leisure Hours

by A. Phillips, E. Phillips

EN·~8 minutes

Chapters

Description

In this charming collection, a narrator strings together a series of tender verses that capture everyday moments of Victorian life. From the gentle rescue of a robin to a child's reverent devotion to mother, each piece offers a glimpse of simple joys and quiet morality. The language is lyrical yet accessible, inviting listeners to pause and reflect on kindness, duty, and the small wonders of the natural world.

The poems move through scenes of humble labor, such as the soot‑covered chimney sweep, and the contented rhythm of a farmer’s dutiful son, then glide into pastoral strolls among buttercups and lilting hymns of sunrise and sunset. Though rooted in a bygone era, the themes of gratitude, humility, and inner peace resonate today. Listeners will find a soothing soundtrack for leisurely hours, perfect for a calm afternoon or a reflective evening.

Details

Full title

Sweets for Leisure Hours Amusing Tales for Little Readers

Language

en

Duration

~8 minutes (8K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Mark C. Orton, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2007-11-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

AP

A. Phillips

Best known for coining the phrase "the cultural cringe," this sharp-eyed Australian critic helped change how a country thought about its own literature. His essays and memoirs mix clear thinking, wit, and a deep interest in national identity.

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E. Phillips

E. Phillips

A hugely popular British novelist of suspense and intrigue, he helped shape the modern thriller with fast-moving stories of spies, politics, and international danger. His books mixed glamour, mystery, and high-stakes plots in a way that kept readers coming back for decades.

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