A Floral Fantasy in an Old English Garden

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A Floral Fantasy in an Old English Garden

by Walter Crane

EN·~4 minutes

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Step into a sun‑dappled English garden where blossoms speak like lords and ladies, each petal a character in a timeless masquerade. The verses weave together vivid images of peacock‑green hedges, jeweled jonquils and mischievous ragged‑robin, inviting listeners to wander among roses that don armor and daisies that whisper secrets. With a rhythm that feels both ancient and playful, the piece captures the fleeting magic of a summer’s day as time’s scythe hovers nearby.

Presented in a series of colourful, poetic scenes, the work balances gentle humor with tender observation, turning ordinary flora into a court of personalities. Listeners hear the clang of a knight’s targe, the sigh of a frayed stitchwork, and the soft rustle of a lover’s lilac, all set against the backdrop of the four seasons’ quiet dance. It’s an enchanting auditory stroll that celebrates imagination, nature’s charm, and the delight of seeing the garden through a poet’s eyes.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 minutes (3K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2008-02-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Walter Crane

Walter Crane

1845–1915

A leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, this English artist brought fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and decorative design to life with bright color and elegant detail. His picture books helped shape the look of children’s illustration in the late 19th century.

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