Songs of the Ridings by F. W. Moorman
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"Songs of the Ridings" by F. W. Moorman is a collection of dialect poetry that presents a vibrant tapestry of life in Yorkshire, likely written during the early 20th century. This volume captures the essence of rural experience through the voices of its characters, reflecting their joys, struggles, and the cultural significance of the Yorkshire dialect. The poems often explore themes of everyday life, nature, and historical references, showcasing the rich local
heritage and community spirit. The collection features a variety of poems that highlight the perspectives of different characters, such as farmers, fishermen, and local preachers, all expressed in regional dialect. Each poem serves as a snapshot of Yorkshire life, such as "A Dalesman’s Litany," which reveals the sentiments of returning to the countryside, and "Cambodunum," a reflection on the historical significance of a Roman station in Yorkshire. Moorman's characters grapple with themes of modernization versus tradition, as seen in "The New Englishman," and express heartfelt emotions in poems like "His Last Sail" and "Lile Doad," which touch on familial love and loss. Overall, Moorman’s work resonates with authenticity, providing readers with a window into the soul of Yorkshire’s rural community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Moorman, F. W. (Frederic William), 1872-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | Songs of the Ridings |
| Contents | A Dalesman's Litany -- Cambodunum -- Telling the Bees -- The Two Lamplighters -- Our Beck -- Lord George -- Jenny Storm -- The New Englishman -- The Bells of Kirkby Overblow -- The gardener and the Robin -- Lile Doad -- His last Sail -- One Year Older -- The Hungry Forties -- The Flowers of Knaresborough Forest -- The Miller by the Shore -- The Bride's Homecoming -- The Artist -- Marra to Bonney -- Mary Mecca -- The Local Preacher -- The Courting Gate -- Fieldfares -- A Song of the Yorkshire Dales -- The Flower of Wensleydale |
| Credits | Produced by Dave Fawthrop |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- England -- Yorkshire |
| Subject | Dialect poetry, English -- England -- Yorkshire |
| Subject | English language -- Dialects -- England -- Yorkshire -- Texts |
| Subject | Yorkshire (England) -- Poetry |
| Subject | Yorkshire (England) -- Languages -- History -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3232 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03232-0 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2002 |
| Last Update | Nov 15, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 604 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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