A Canadian Calendar: XII Lyrics


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Embark on a poetic journey across the seasons with 'A Canadian Calendar: XII Lyrics' by Francis Sherman. This collection presents twelve lyrical masterpieces, each intricately woven to reflect the essence of Canadian landscapes and the emotions they evoke. From the tender buds of spring to the blazing hues of autumn, Sherman's verses beautifully capture the ever-changing tapestry of nature's beauty. One of the included poems is 'A Road Song in May', with its first stanza presented here: "O come! Is it not surely May? / The year is at its poise today. / Northward, I hear the distant beat / Of Spring's irrevocable feet: / Tomorrow June will have her way."




The Miracle, and Other Poems


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"The Miracle, and Other Poems" by Virna Sheard. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.




Acanthus and Wild Grape


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"Acanthus and Wild Grape" by Frank Oliver Call takes readers on a botanical journey that blends artistic observation with scientific insight. Call's expertise in both horticulture and artistry shines through as he captures the intricate beauty of two distinct plant species: the acanthus and the wild grape. Through detailed descriptions and vivid illustrations, the book offers a unique perspective on these plants' morphology, growth patterns, and cultural significance. Call's interdisciplinary approach bridges the worlds of art and science, inviting readers to appreciate the aesthetic and ecological wonders of the plant kingdom.




Newfoundland Verse


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E.J. Pratt was the premier Canadian poet of the first half of the 20th century. He was an author of 13 volumes of poetry and one of Canada's most prominent literary figures by the 1940s. Newfoundland Verse, published in 1923, was one of his first poetic collections.




Hours of childhood, and other poems


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This unique anthology of seven poems focusing on childhood, motherhood and the parent-child relationship. Published in 1820, this collection offers a unique insight into the tenderness of familial relationships during a turbulent period in history. Contents include:Hours of Childhood, A Mother's Love, Addressed to a young lady, Stanza's, The Moon's Pale Ray, To A Friend, The Alter'd Lay




In a Belgian Garden, and Other Poems


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"In a Belgian Garden, and Other Poems" by Frank Oliver Call Frank Oliver Call was a Canadian poet and academic. Born in West Brome, Quebec, Call was educated at Bishop's University, in Paris and Marburg, and at McGill University where he honed his skills in linguistics. From the titular poem to The Lace-Maker of Bruges, this collection of poems was largely written during and after the author's travels around the world. He touches on new places, the comforts of home, and the complex emotions of being human.




Canada, My Land; and Other Compositions in Verse


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"Canada, My Land; and Other Compositions in Verse" by William M. MacKeracher is a love story to the author's home, Canada. The book is a combination of poetry and prose written in verse that captures the beauty and love you can have for things other than your family. How you can be in love with a place with love.




Songs of the Prairie


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"Songs of the Prairie" by Robert J. C. Stead. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.




Embers, Complete


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"Embers, Complete" by Gilbert Parker. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.




Fires of Driftwood


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"I gather you. See! I set free the fire within you—You awake in thin flame! Tremulous, mistlike, your soul aspires, Blue, beautiful, Up and up to the clouds which are its kindred! What is left is nothing—Ashes blown along the shore!" "Fires of Driftwood" is a collection of poems by the Canadian author Isabel Ecclestone Mackay with themes ranging from the scenes and seasons of nature, to love and romance, and even poems about Christmas.