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  • Early Rising-John Godfrey Saxe

    Early Rising-John Godfrey Saxe
    2026/08/02
    "Early Rising" by John Godfrey Saxe invites listeners to reflect on the virtues of waking early and the benefits it brings to one’s life. This timeless piece captures the essence of diligence and the rewards of seizing the day, themes that resonate deeply in our fast-paced world where the value of productivity and ambition is ever-present. Saxe's engaging style and insightful observations encourage us to consider how our habits shape our success and well-being. As we navigate the complexities of modern life, the wisdom found in this work serves as a reminder of the enduring importance of making the most of our mornings and the potential they hold for personal growth.
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  • Early Rising - John Godfrey Saxe

    Early Rising - John Godfrey Saxe
    2026/06/10
    LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Early Rising by John Godfrey Saxe. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for December 31, 2010.The words "dutiful" and "pious" never applied to the aspiring satirist. Bored by his legal work, Saxe began publishing poems for The Knickerbocker, of which "The Rhyme of the Rail" is his most famous early work. He soon caught the attention of the prominent Boston publishing house, Ticknor and Fields. Though he received no royalties for his first volume, it ran to ten reprintings and eventually outsold works by Hawthorne and Tennyson.
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