by Geoffrey Chaucer (c1343 - 1400)
Welcome, somer See base text
Language: English
Now welcome, somer with thy sonne softe that hast this wintres weders over shake, And driven away the longe nightes blake! Saint Valentine, that art full hy in lofte, Thus singen smalle foules for thy sake; Now welcome, somer with thy sonne softe that hast this wintres weders over shake. Wel have they cause for to gladden ofte, Sith ech of hem recovered hath his make; Ful blissfully they singen when they wake: Now welcome, somer with thy sonne softe that hast this wintres weders over shake.
Composition:
- Set to music by Arnold Edward Trevor Bax, Sir (1883 - 1953), "Welcome, somer", 1914 [ baritone and orchestra or piano ], from Three Rondels, no. 2
Text Authorship:
- by Geoffrey Chaucer (c1343 - 1400)
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]
This text was added to the website: 2011-05-06
Line count: 13
Word count: 95