Minstrel Weather by Marian Storm
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"Minstrel Weather" by Marian Storm is a collection of poetic reflections on the seasons and nature, likely written in the early 20th century. The work illustrates the profound connection between human emotions and the natural world, weaving together rich imagery and sensory experiences of the changing landscapes throughout the year. The text evokes moods of each season, creating a tapestry of thoughts that might resonate with readers interested in nature writing. The
opening of "Minstrel Weather" introduces readers to January, setting the tone for the exploration of the seasons that follows. It vividly describes the month as a duality of gentle weather and fierce blizzards, embodying the fierce and contradictory nature of winter. Through descriptive passages, the author invites readers to visualize the serene yet harsh landscapes, reflecting on how different creatures respond to the ebb and flow of warmth and cold. The prose blends the serene beauty of a snowy landscape with the harsh realities of winter survival, providing a contemplative view of nature's cycles that resonates with the deep emotional connection to the environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Storm, Marian, 1892?-1975 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Balmer, Clinton, 1879-1967 |
| LoC No. | 20020910 |
| Title | Minstrel Weather |
| Contents | Faces of Janus -- A woodland valentine -- Ways of the March hare -- The April moment -- The crest of spring -- Hay harvest time -- The month of yellow flowers -- The mood of August -- Summer pauses -- When the oaks wear damson -- November traits -- The Christmas woods -- Landscapes seen in dreams -- Hiding places -- The play of leaves -- The brown frontier -- Far altars. |
| Credits |
Produced by Irma Spehar, Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history -- Outdoor books |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38645 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38645-4 |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 634 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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