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A selection of poems and songs to celebrate the seasons and festivals of the year. Vince Cross has collected together traditional poems and songs, and added many original ones of his own, in a journey through the year. The accompanying conjure up the delights and experiences of each season.
This collection of verse and song captures the cyclical progression of the natural world through the changing seasons and traditional festivals. Through a blend of traditional folk pieces and original compositions, the author navigates the passage of time from winter to autumn. The work functions as a rhythmic guide, utilizing the structure of the calendar year to organize its thematic focus on seasonal shifts and cultural observances. The narrative voice shifts between observational lyricism and rhythmic song, creating a varied cadence that mirrors the environmental transitions described.
Readers often note the accessible and rhythmic quality of the poems, which makes the collection suitable for seasonal reading. Discussion frequently centers on the balance between established traditional works and the author's own contributions. Critics highlight the atmospheric descriptions that evoke specific sensory details of each time of year. The collection is frequently praised for its ability to ground the reader in the cyclical nature of the seasons through simple, evocative language. Many find the inclusion of songs adds a musical dimension that enhances the overall reading experience.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019279891X
ISBN-13:
9780192798916
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