Cupid's Fair-Weather Booke

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Cupid's Fair-Weather Booke

by John Cecil Clay, Oliver Herford

EN·~11 minutes

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Description

A delightfully eccentric guide invites listeners into the world of “hearticulture,” where love is tended like a garden. Written in a light‑hearted, mock‑scholarly voice, the book blends whimsical poetry with practical tips for nurturing affection, warning against the perils of hasty planting and late frosts of the heart.

Each month is presented as a celestial forecast, pairing zodiac symbols with lyrical verses that capture the mood of the season. From the chilly “Water‑Man” of January to the hopeful “Twins” of May, the almanac offers gentle counsel on timing, temperament, and the subtle art of sowing romantic intentions.

The tone is charmingly self‑aware, peppered with playful footnotes and illustrations that make the reader feel like a participant in a quirky, old‑fashioned workshop. It’s an invitation to listen, smile, and perhaps discover a fresh perspective on the rhythms of love.

Details

Full title

Cupid's Fair-Weather Booke Including an Almanack for Any Two Years (True Love Ought to Last That Long)

Language

en

Duration

~11 minutes (11K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

2017-12-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

John Cecil Clay

John Cecil Clay

1875–1930

Best remembered as an American illustrator and cartoonist, he brought a light, witty touch to magazine art in the early 20th century. His work appeared in a popular print culture that valued humor, style, and sharp observation.

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Oliver Herford

Oliver Herford

1863–1935

Known for witty poems, playful drawings, and a light touch with satire, this Anglo-American writer delighted both children and adults. His work moved easily between nonsense verse, illustration, and literary humor, making him a distinctive voice of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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