My Mother by Anna Laetitia Barbauld

Name: My Mother
Author: Anna Laetitia Barbauld

My Mother is a collection of poems by Anna Letitia Barbauld, published in 1773. The poems explore the themes of motherhood, childhood, and the bond between mother and child. The collection is divided into three sections: “On the Death of a Mother,” “On the Birth of a Child,” and “On the Education of Children.” In the first section, Barbauld reflects on the death of her own mother and the grief that follows. She expresses her sorrow and her longing for her mother’s presence. In the second section, she celebrates the joy of a new life and the bond between mother and child. In the third section, she reflects on the importance of education and the responsibility of parents to nurture their children. Throughout the collection, Barbauld’s poems are filled with tenderness and love. She celebrates the beauty of motherhood and the joy of childhood. Her poems are a reminder of the importance of cherishing the moments we have with our loved ones.

By Anna Laetitia Barbauld · First published 1847 · Genre: Biography, Memoir, Fiction · 388 words

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My own mamma! / / My dear mamma! / / How happy I shall be, / / To-morrow night / / At candle light, / / When she comes home to me.

'Tis just a week, / / Since on my cheek, / / She pressed a parting kiss, / / It seems like two, / / I never knew, / / So long a week as this.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Anna Laetitia Barbauld
Date: 1847 CE
Language: English
Genres: Biography, Memoir, Fiction, Literary Non-Fiction
Length: 388 words
Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Biography — The book is a biography of Anna Letitia Barbauld's mother, and is written in a personal and intimate style.
Memoir — The book is a memoir of Anna Letitia Barbauld's mother, and is written in a reflective and introspective style.
Fiction — The book contains elements of fiction, as Anna Letitia Barbauld uses her imagination to create a vivid portrait of her mother.
Literary Non-Fiction — The book is a literary non-fiction work, as it combines elements of both fiction and non-fiction to create a vivid portrait of Anna Letitia Barbauld's mother.