Songs of the Prairie

By Robert J. C. Stead

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience heartfelt stories of resilience and community among prairie settlers facing both the stark realities and profound beauty of life on the land.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Poetry

Released

2011-03-03

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Summary

"Songs of the Prairie" by Robert J. C. Stead is an assembly of poems from the early 1900s. It paints a picture of prairie life, showing the tests and triumphs of people making homes in a tough, wide-open area. The poems use beautiful words to honor prairie living, looking at both the good and bad, and pondering life's big questions. Stories unfold with verses that show how people saw the land, the lonely times, and how folks came together. The verses introduce tough farmers, courageous women, and everyday troubles from nature and the world. The book shares a heartfelt look at what it's like to be human on the Canadian prairies, mixing real stories with raw feelings of the people who live there.