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The Year of the Poets -- Cuckoo in sparrows nest
The Year of the Poets -- a cuckoo in a nest of hedge sparrows, to illustrate a range of poems about cuckoos and other birds. Date: 1845
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The Year of the Poets - A Cuckoo in a Nest of Hedge Sparrows
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- An Illustration from the 1840s Springtime in the English countryside, a season of renewal and new beginnings, is the setting for this evocative image from the Year of the Poets series, published in 1845. The title of this print, "A Cuckoo in a Nest of Hedge Sparrows," encapsulates the intriguing and complex relationship between two very different bird species during this time of year. The cuckoo, an early-arriving migratory bird, is depicted as the cunning interloper, nestling among the unsuspecting hedge sparrows. The cuckoo's young hatch from eggs laid in the nests of other birds, relying on their foster parents to feed and care for them. This parasitic behavior, while ensuring the cuckoo's survival, often comes at a cost to the unwitting hosts. The illustration beautifully captures the moment of deception, with the cuckoo's distinctive brown and white speckled eggs nestled among the sparrows' smaller, bluish-white eggs. The attentive mother sparrow, oblivious to the cuckoo's presence, tends to her young, while the cuckoo chick, already hatched, waits impatiently for its next meal. This image serves as a reminder of the intricacies of nature and the delicate balance of life. It also provides a fitting backdrop for a range of poems about cuckoos and other birds, reflecting the rich literary tradition of the 1840s and the early Victorian era. The print, with its intricate details and vibrant colors, transports us to a bygone era, inviting us to ponder the complexities of nature and the beauty of the poetry it inspires.
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