Verses for Children, and Songs for Music

Name: Verses for Children, and Songs for Music
Author: Juliana Horatia Ewing

By Juliana Horatia Ewing

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A compact anthology of short lyrical poems, nursery rhymes, and songs arranged roughly chronologically for young readers and for musical setting. Pieces portray domestic childhood scenes—play, toys, pets, simple family rituals—alongside gentle moral tales, nature meditations, and animal sketches with a whimsical, observant voice. Several poems were composed to match or inspire illustrations and melodies, and one late lyric addresses illness and the slow return to health while urging quiet courage. The collection closes with seasonally tinged songs and a few hymns, blending tenderness, instruction, and melodic phrasing suited to recitation and performance.

About the Author

Juliana Horatia Ewing

Juliana Horatia Ewing (1841-1885) was an English author known for her children's literature and short stories. Her works often reflect themes of nature, family, and moral lessons, appealing to both young readers and adults. Ewing's storytelling is characterized by its warmth and imaginative narratives, as seen in her notable book "Jackanapes," which explores the bond between children and animals. She also contributed significantly to the genre with collections like "Brothers of Pity and Other Tales of Beasts and Men" and "Mary's Meadow, and Other Tales of Fields and Flowers." Ewing's legacy endures through her charming tales that continue to resonate with readers.