Sonnets and Poems

Name: Sonnets and Poems
Author: Eleanor Farjeon

By Eleanor Farjeon

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A varied collection of formal sonnets and shorter lyrical pieces that meditate on conscience, love, and the costs of emotional restraint before shifting into seasonal songs, lullabies, and pastoral sketches. Poems celebrate childhood, nature, music, and the power of imagination while juxtaposing birth and burial, private feeling and communal ritual. A longer pastoral address summons renewal and a return to simpler, generous living. The language is imagistic and musical, combining moral reflection with bright sensory detail and a persistent longing for beauty and humane steadiness in everyday life.

About the Author

Eleanor Farjeon

Eleanor Farjeon was an English author and poet, celebrated for her contributions to children's literature and poetry. Born in 1881, she is best known for her enchanting tales and lyrical verses that often draw upon themes of nature and folklore. Her notable works include "Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard," which showcases her talent for storytelling and her ability to weave magic into everyday life. Farjeon's poetry, such as found in "Dream-Songs for the Belovèd" and "Pan-Worship, and Other Poems," reflects her deep appreciation for the natural world and her unique voice in the literary landscape. Throughout her career, she received acclaim for her imaginative narratives and her ability to resonate with readers of all ages.