The Verse-Book of a Homely Woman


Read by Clarica

(4.6 stars; 11 reviews)

Published by the Religious Tract Society in London, The Verse-Book of a Homely Woman is a collection of domestic, spiritual, and fanciful poems from the point of view of a woman, a housewife, and a Christian. The natural, supernatural, and solidly mundane are mixed together as well as separated into two parts: Indoors and Outdoors.
Summary by Clarica. (1 hr 14 min)

Chapters

Dedication 0:30 Read by Clarica
The Long View 1:08 Read by Clarica
Within my House 2:05 Read by Clarica
The Housewife 1:34 Read by Clarica
To Mother 1:56 Read by Clarica
In Such an Hour 1:32 Read by Clarica
The Daily Interview 4:05 Read by Clarica
The Little House 1:44 Read by Clarica
The House-Mother 1:30 Read by Clarica
A Woman in Hospital 4:32 Read by Clarica
In Convalescence 1:24 Read by Clarica
Homesick 2:13 Read by Clarica
On Washing Day 2:06 Read by Clarica
When Baby Strayed 1:59 Read by Clarica
If Only ---- 1:43 Read by Clarica
Listening 1:07 Read by Clarica
The Dear Folks in Devon 1:30 Read by Clarica
The Reason 1:30 Read by Clarica
Two Women 1:42 Read by Clarica
The Prize Fight 2:38 Read by Clarica
The Home Lights 1:46 Read by Clarica
To an Old Teapot 1:27 Read by Clarica
To a Rebellious Daughter 2:59 Read by Clarica
For Mothering! 1:36 Read by Clarica
Little Fan 1:25 Read by Clarica
The Naughty Day 1:28 Read by Clarica
To a Little White Bird 1:03 Read by Clarica
Because 0:50 Read by Clarica
When He Comes 2:00 Read by Clarica
Early Spring 1:03 Read by Clarica
The Witness 1:06 Read by Clarica
In Somerset 1:00 Read by Clarica
Song of a Woodland Stream 1:34 Read by Clarica
Luggage in Advance 1:08 Read by Clarica
At the Cross Roads 1:36 Read by Clarica
Summer met Me 0:57 Read by Clarica
The Carrier 1:46 Read by Clarica
The Lad's Love by the Gate 1:33 Read by Clarica
The Thrush 1:01 Read by Clarica
In Dorset Dear 0:59 Read by Clarica
The Flight of the Fairies 1:23 Read by Clarica
The Street Player 1:44 Read by Clarica
On All Souls' Eve 1:38 Read by Clarica
The Log Fire 1:25 Read by Clarica
God save the King 1:25 Read by Clarica

Reviews

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(5 stars)

never would I have EVER heard of this book were out not for the Librivox linking books by READER (Clarita) as well as author and mysterious algorythm. 😀 this is a book to download and listen to a chapter or two when i have a moment. another gem! July 2021

Very encouraging for young mothers at home.


(4 stars)

As a home schooling mama of lots of children, I found these verses so encouraging. Perhaps life hasn't changed that much for mums of young children.

Truly Lovely


(5 stars)

These poems are timeless and beautiful. What a treasure. Clarita is a treasure of a narrator as well. Thank you.

hidden gem


(5 stars)

This author and reader are both hidden gems. I am thankful to the Lord for both of you.

Beautifully written, beautifully read!


(5 stars)

I love this collection of poems!

Nice


(5 stars)

Nice, sweet, funny, enjoyable poetry. Terrific reader! Thank you!


(3 stars)

The material is sweet. The reader is good.