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