A Nature Poem for Every Summer Evening
(Author) Jane McMorland HunterPoems to celebrate summer. Pour a long drink, take a seat under a shady tree, and lose yourself in this sublime collection of nature poems for summer. From William Shakespeare to Emily Dickinson, John Keats to Isaac Rosenberg, some of the finest poets that ever put pen to paper describe the slow, languorous, glowing days of the season. With one entry for every summer day, from June 1 to August 31, this collection of 92 poems will provide the perfect backdrop to those balmy summer evenings in the garden, from Christina Rossetti’s “larks hang singing, singing over the wheat-fields wide” to Eugene Lee-Hamilton’s “rich, hot scent of old fir forests heated by the sun,” and Samuel Palmer’s evocative descriptions of summer twilight to Rachel Field’s whimsical musings on butterflies. This beautiful and collectable anthology of poems derives from the popular A Nature Poem for Every Night of the Year and also features summery poems from Geoffrey Chaucer, Amy Lowell, Gerard Manley Hopkins, William Blake, and many more.
Jane McMorland Hunter
Jane McMorland Hunter is a British author known for her historical fiction novels set in the Victorian era. She is best known for her novel "The House of Shadows," which explores themes of family secrets and forbidden love. Hunter's writing style is characterized by richly detailed settings, complex characters, and intricate plots that keep readers engaged until the very end. Her contributions to literature include shining a light on the untold stories of women and marginalized groups in history, as well as her ability to transport readers to another time and place through her vivid prose. Hunter's impact on the historical fiction genre has been significant, with her works often praised for their authenticity and emotional depth.