The Ball Players by Anna Laetitia Barbauld
Anna Letitia Barbauld’s The Ball Players is a collection of poems about the joys and sorrows of playing ball. The poems explore the physical and emotional aspects of the game, from the thrill of victory to the pain of defeat. The poems also explore the relationships between players, coaches, and fans, and the importance of teamwork and camaraderie. The collection is a celebration of the game and its power to bring people together.
By Anna Laetitia Barbauld · First published 1847 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama · 555 words
First lines
Up goes the ball with might and main, / / And soon it cometh down again; / / Ups and down, I've heard them say / / For many a year, is the world's way!
Up goes the ball, -- like a goblet-cup; / / Hold your hand as you send it up! / / Down it comes, -- ere it reach the ground, / / Catch the ball so firm and round.
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The Ball Players is listed on Textopian as a short story by Anna Laetitia Barbauld, dated 1847 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Anna Laetitia Barbauld
- Date: 1847 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 555 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romance — The Ball Players is a romantic story about two young people who fall in love despite their different social classes.
- Historical Fiction — The Ball Players is set in the 18th century and includes references to historical events and figures.
- Drama — The Ball Players is a dramatic story with intense emotions and conflicts between characters.
- Fantasy — The Ball Players includes elements of fantasy, such as magical creatures and supernatural events.
Tags
Children's stories · Short stories · ball · balls · comes · cometh · cup · ere · ever · five · goblet · goes