Little Gray Songs From St. Joseph's

By Grace Fallow Norton

Book Overview

Little Gray Songs From St. Joseph's is a collection of poems written by Grace Fallow Norton. The book is named after the hospital where Norton worked as a nurse during World War I. The poems in the collection are inspired by Norton's experiences at the hospital and her observations of the soldiers who were treated there. The poems are written in a simple and direct style, with a focus on the emotional experiences of the soldiers and the nurses who cared for them. Many of the poems deal with themes of love, loss, and the struggle to find meaning in the face of war. Norton's writing is characterized by a deep empathy for her subjects and a keen eye for detail. She is able to capture the small moments of beauty and kindness that can be found even in the midst of war and suffering. Overall, Little Gray Songs From St. Joseph's is a moving and poignant collection of poems that offers a unique perspective on the experience of World War I. It is a testament to the power of poetry to capture the human experience in all its complexity and nuance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163705896
• ISBN13: 9781163705896
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"