The Verse-Book of a Homely Woman


Lu par 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)

Chapitres

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

Critiques

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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.