Poems


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Poems by Marietta Holley, also known as Josiah Allen's Wife, presents a rich tapestry of verse that reflects the author's keen observations of life, love, and the human experience. This collection showcases Holley's unique voice and her ability to blend humor with poignant insights.

Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century America, Holley's poetry often captures the everyday struggles and joys of women, offering a window into their thoughts and feelings. Her work is characterized by a blend of wit and wisdom, making her poems both relatable and thought-provoking.

As you listen, you'll discover the charm of Holley's language and the depth of her themes, which resonate with timeless relevance. This collection invites you to explore the nuances of life through the eyes of a woman who was both a keen observer and a skilled storyteller.

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Dedication and Preface 2:00 Gelesen von Ian King
What Makes the Summer? 1:42 Gelesen von Ian King
The Brothers 6:42 Gelesen von Denver Grey
A Rich Man's Reverie 14:05 Gelesen von cathar maiden
Gloria the True 4:49 Gelesen von Julia Niedermaier
The Deacon's Daughter 3:44 Gelesen von DomBombadil
Songs of the Swallow - Spring 3:25 Gelesen von Sarah Jennings
Songs of the Swallow - Summer 5:08 Gelesen von cathar maiden
Songs of the Swallow - Autumn 3:56 Gelesen von NoelBadrian
The Coquette 3:12 Gelesen von Rosslyn Carlyle
Little Nell 2:30 Gelesen von Gemma L Myers
The Fisher's Wife 4:20 Gelesen von Sarah Jennings
The Land of Long Ago 2:27 Gelesen von Ian King
Lemoine 4:44 Gelesen von Larry Wilson
Sleep 0:57 Gelesen von Rosslyn Carlyle
The Lady Maud 3:40 Gelesen von Kristin G.
The Haunted Castle 2:51 Gelesen von Ian King
The Story of Gladys 9:14 Gelesen von Kristin G.
Farewell 1:32 Gelesen von DomBombadil
The Knight of Normandy 3:40 Gelesen von DomBombadil
Sometime 3:02 Gelesen von Ian King
Motives 6:01 Gelesen von NoelBadrian
Nightfall 0:43 Gelesen von Kristin G.
His Place 3:30 Gelesen von Bruno Goh Luse
A Dream of Spring 0:59 Gelesen von Rosslyn Carlyle
Waiting 3:01 Gelesen von Julia Niedermaier
A Song for Twilight 1:26 Gelesen von DomBombadil
The Flight 2:51 Gelesen von Lynne T
Comfort 2:04 Gelesen von Larry Wilson
Jenny Allen 3:39 Gelesen von Julia Niedermaier
The Unseen City 2:27 Gelesen von Kristin G.
The Wages of Sin 6:34 Gelesen von Lynne T
Isabelle and I 5:22 Gelesen von Bruno Goh Luse
Good-By 2:07 Gelesen von Ian King
The Sea-Captain's Wooing 2:09 Gelesen von Diana Schmidt
Ione 3:32 Gelesen von Kristin G.
Summer Days 1:17 Gelesen von Larry Wilson
The Lady Cecile 5:29 Gelesen von Bruno Goh Luse
Home 1:57 Gelesen von Julia Niedermaier
Steps We Climb 1:35 Gelesen von Renkotsu
Squire Percy's Pride 5:42 Gelesen von Diana Schmidt
Roses of June 5:17 Gelesen von Lynne T
Magdalena 4:32 Gelesen von NoelBadrian
My Angel 4:30 Gelesen von DomBombadil
Grief 1:26 Gelesen von Kristin G.
Wild Oats 2:03 Gelesen von cathar maiden
Autumn 3:27 Gelesen von Bruno Goh Luse
The Fairest Land 3:55 Gelesen von Bruno Goh Luse
The Messenger 2:29 Gelesen von Amy Gramour
Sleep 2:02 Gelesen von Larry Wilson
The Song of the Siren 2:51 Gelesen von Kristin G.
Eighteen Sixty-Two 3:27 Gelesen von Renkotsu
Aweary 0:41 Gelesen von Newgatenovelist
Too Low 1:26 Gelesen von Diana Schmidt
At Last 1:32 Gelesen von Amy Gramour
Twilight 1:53 Gelesen von Larry Wilson
The Sewing-Girl 3:46 Gelesen von DomBombadil
Harry the First 4:41 Gelesen von Peter Yearsley
The Criminal's Betrothed 2:47 Gelesen von Peter Yearsley
Gone Before 0:47 Gelesen von Peter Yearsley
A Woman's Heart 1:15 Gelesen von Kristin G.
Warning 1:14 Gelesen von DomBombadil
Genieve to her Lover 1:37 Gelesen von Ezwa
The Wild Rose 1:55 Gelesen von Kristin G.
Our Bird 1:14 Gelesen von Julia Niedermaier
The Time that is to Be 4:21 Gelesen von Julia Niedermaier