Canadian Folk-Song
'Canadian Folk-Song' Summary
''A Canadian Folk-Song'' is a collection of poems that celebrates the unique character of Canada. Campbell draws on traditional folk songs, legends, and historical events to paint a vivid picture of Canadian life. His poems are filled with images of vast landscapes, rugged wilderness, and resilient communities. Themes of nature, patriotism, and the search for identity are interwoven throughout the collection. Campbell's powerful imagery and rhythmic language transport the reader to a time when Canada was a young nation, grappling with its place in the world. The poems explore both the challenges and triumphs of Canadian history, offering a glimpse into the nation's soul.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Download eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
The Rape of Lucrece by William Shakespeare
The poem begins with a prose dedication addressed directly to the Earl of Southampton, which begins, "The love I dedicate to your Lordship is without...
Saint Distaffs day, or the morrow after Twelfth day by Robert Herrick
LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 different recordings of Saint Distaff's Day, or the Morrow After Twelfth Day, by Robert Herrick. This was the weekly...
Popular History of France from the Earliest Times vol 1 by François Pierre Guillaume Guizot
François Pierre Guillaume Guizot was a French historian, orator, and statesman. Guizot was a dominant figure in French politics prior to the Revolutio...
Phallic Worship by Hargrave Jennings
It explores the ancient practice of phallic worship across various cultures and civilizations. It was written in the 19th century and is still conside...
Vitai Lampada by Sir Henry Newbolt
An iconic poem that has been recited and sung by generations of schoolchildren, it celebrates the virtues of courage, sportsmanship, and sacrifice. Ne...
When First I Came Here by Edward Thomas
Edward Thomas's *When First I Came Here* is a collection of prose poems and essays that explore the landscapes, memories, and experiences of rural Eng...
Bible (KJV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: Prayer of Manasses by King James Version
The Prayer of Manasses is supposed to have been the prayer of Manasses King of Judah when he repented from his idolatrous ways when he was held captiv...
Jazz Fantasia by Carl Sandburg
As our weekly poem of 30-July-2006, “Jazz Fantasia” was a special challenge because it isn’t just about jazz, it IS jazz. The rhythm is central, but n...
One day is there of the series by Emily Dickinson
LibriVox volunteers bring you 6 different recordings of One day is there of the series by Emily Dickinson. This was the weekly poetry project for the...
Momentous Words by Edward Rowland Sill
Momentous Words by Edward Rowland Sill is a book of poems that explore the profound and meaningful moments in life. Sill's verse is known for its dept...
Reviews for Canadian Folk-Song
No reviews posted or approved, yet...