I'm very happy to introduce the sixth title in the Grammaticus Free Library series. This one is very short indeed โ only several pages long โ but it's very lovely in its description of spring.
Free ebook: ‘Spring’ by John S. Adams
Listening tips: The life and work of Robert Frost
With Robert Frost's birthday approaching, in this instalment of my monthly listening tips I present a selection of podcasts on the subject of his life and works โ perfect for those unfamiliar with his oeuvre, but also of interest to those who already love his writings.ย
“The February Hush” by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Reading this poem, you immediately find yourself in a wintery nature setting. What T. W. Higginson describes is just a fleeting moment: a wonderful snapshot captured in words.
‘Alone’ by Edgar Allan Poe
The poem presented in this post is unlikely to chase your winter blues, to be honest, but it's an excellent one! Penned by Edgar Allan Poe, โAloneโ is a deeply personal and intimate reflection on what is now commonly described as chronic depression. This mental health condition was the troubled poetโs lifelong companion, as attested …
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