Carols of Canada, Etc., Etc.

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Carols of Canada, Etc., Etc.

by E. S. (Elizabeth Susan) MacLeod

EN·~2 hours

Chapters

Description

In this heartfelt collection of verse, the author weaves together a series of carols that celebrate the sweeping beauty and boundless promise of a northern land. From snow‑capped mountains and endless prairies to the gentle whisper of pine‑filled lakeshores, each stanza paints a vivid portrait of a nation still finding its voice. The poems pulse with a sincere reverence, inviting listeners to hear the land’s own hymn.

The introductory note reveals an immigrant’s perspective, balancing nostalgic love for a distant homeland with a keen eye on the social challenges of the new country. While praising Canada’s generosity and potential, the writer also critiques lingering inequities, urging a future built on fairness, faith, and shared humanity. Listeners will be drawn into a hopeful vision of a Canada where freedom and brotherhood echo across its vast, unspoiled terrain.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (160K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2017-03-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

E. S. (Elizabeth Susan) MacLeod

E. S. (Elizabeth Susan) MacLeod

1842–1939

Remembered as Prince Edward Island’s “Island Poetess,” this Scottish-born writer brought patriotic feeling and local identity into her verse. She also tried her hand at fiction, leaving behind a small but distinctive body of Canadian writing.

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