Rural Months

Each of the twelve cantos in this poetry collection vividly captures a month of the year in a rural landscape, celebrating the natural world and the beauty of changing seasons. Divided into four parts, the poems reflect a traditional style, emphasizing the charm of countryside life in the early 19th century. This evocative work by William Cole, originally published in 1824, serves as a nostalgic homage to rural existence, showcasing the essence of each month through rich, descriptive language.