A Nature Poem for Every Winter Evening
Volume 1
(Author) Jane McMorland HunterPoems to celebrate the winter season. A wonderful bedside companion for a frosty winter’s evening, with poems to immerse yourself in the season. From William Shakespeare to John Keats to Katherine Mansfield, the finest poets that ever put pen to paper describe this beautiful and sometimes terrible season. With one entry for every day through winter, from December 1 until February 28 or 29, this is the ideal book to take you through the darker months and find joy and comfort in nature. In December “Gaunt in gloom” begins James Joyce’s “Nightpiece.” In January, “There’s a certain Slant of light” for Emily Dickinson, while “the dull dead wind is out of tune” for Oscar Wilde. And in February, the last month of meteorological winter, William Morris muses “From this chill thaw to dream of blossomed May.” This beautiful and collectable anthology of poems derives from the popular A Poem for Every Night of the Year and also features wintry poems by Alice Oswald, Edward Lear, Emily Brontë, William Wordsworth, Ted Hughes, 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.