This book, originally titled 'Actes and Monuments of these Latter and Perillous Days, Touching Matters of the Church', is a comprehensive work of Protestant history and martyrology. It details the persecutions and sufferings of Protestants under the Catholic Church, particularly in England and Scotland. The book includes accounts of various Christian martyrs, from the first-century stoning of Stephen to those who suffered during the reign of Queen Mary I. It has been highly influential in shaping popular notions of Catholicism in England and Scotland and has undergone several editions and abridgments since its initial publication in 1563.
Robert Louis Stevenson's "To My Mother" is a short, four-line poem expressing a nostalgic reflection on childhood. The poem's simplicity and sentimental tone have led to varied critical interpretations. Some view it as overly simplistic, while others appreciate its tender emotion. The poem's brevity belies a deeper exploration of the complex relationship between a parent and child. It evokes a sense of longing for the past and the enduring bond between mother and son. The poem's impact lies in its ability to resonate with readers' own experiences of childhood and familial love.
Welcome back to Season 18 of the Well Read Poem. During this season, we are offering our listeners six poems about family life. The poems selected for this season are quite various in style and manner, and have been chosen for the light they shed on relationships between parents and children, between husbands and wives, brothers and sisters. We hope that these readings will, in their small way, add a measure of comfort and happiness to the lives of our audience during these winter months.
Today's poem is "To My Mother" by Robert Louis Stevenson. Poem reading begins at timestamp 5:17.
To My Mother
by Robert Louis Stevenson
You too, my mother, read my rhymes For love of unforgotten times, And you may chance to hear once more The little feet along the floor.
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