The Spring of the Year

The work explores the arrival of spring through personal reflections and natural observations. It emphasizes the significance of various signs that herald the season, such as birds, flowers, and other wildlife. The author identifies specific messengers of spring, like the bluebird and the shadbush, which symbolize the transition from winter to spring. The narrative conveys a deep connection to nature, illustrating how these signs evoke memories and emotions tied to the changing seasons. The author encourages readers to recognize their own unique indicators of spring, suggesting that personal experiences shape one's perception of the season. The text contrasts the fleeting nature of early spring signs with the eventual, undeniable arrival of spring, marked by the shadbush's bloom. It reflects on the cyclical nature of life, as various creatures awaken and reemerge with the season. The work ultimately serves as a celebration of renewal, urging readers to engage with the natural world and find joy in the signs of spring that resonate with them personally.

By Dallas Lore Sharp · First published 1927 · Genre: Nature Writing, Non-Fiction, Biography/Autobiography · 13 chapters

Contents

• "SPRING! SPRING! SPRING!"
• THE SPRING RUNNING
• AN OLD APPLE TREE
• A CHAPTER OF THINGS TO SEE THIS SPRING
• IF YOU HAD WINGS
• A CHAPTER OF THINGS TO DO THIS SPRING
• THE PALACE IN THE PIG-PEN
• IS IT A LIFE OF FEAR?
• THE BUZZARD OF THE BEAR SWAMP
• A CHAPTER OF THINGS TO HEAR THIS SPRING
• TURTLE EGGS FOR AGASSIZ
• AN ACCOUNT WITH NATURE
• WOODS MEDICINE

More by Dallas Lore Sharp

• The Seer of Slabsides (1921)
• Roof and Meadow (1928)
• The Hills of Hingham (1923)
• A Watcher in the Woods (1940)
• Summer (1948)
• Winter (1925)
• The Fall of the Year (1923)
• The Face of the Fields (1938)
• All works by Dallas Lore Sharp