The First Sight of Green Fields
The First Sight of Green Fields by Charles Lamb: A poem about the joy and wonder of encountering green fields after a long period of urban living. The speaker describes the fields as a "sight most sweet" and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to experience nature's beauty.
By Charles Lamb · First published 1816 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Nature · 306 words
First lines
Lately an equipage I overtook, And help'd to lift it o'er a narrow brook; No horse it had, except one boy, who drew His sister out in it the fields to view.
O happy town-bred girl, in fine chaise going For the first time to see the green grass growing! This was the end and purport of the ride, I learn'd, as walking slowly by their side I heard their conversation. Often she -- "Brother, is this the country that I see? " The bricks were smoking and the ground was broke, There were no signs of verdure when she spoke.
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The First Sight of Green Fields is listed on Textopian as a poem by Charles Lamb, dated 1816 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Lamb
- Date: 1816 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Nature, Romance, Historical
- Length: 306 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — Charles Lamb is predominantly known for fictional work. Hence, considering his style and reputation, fictional genre is top-ranked.
- Adventure — The title speaks of discovery, implying a journey or adventure. Thus, Adventure is considered as the second-most relevant genre.
- Nature — The usage of 'green fields' in the title suggests an engagement with nature, situating the work within the Nature genre.
- Romance — Charles Lamb's works often exhibit a romantic fascination with the world. Hence, Romance could be a potential genre.
Tags
nature · landscape · nostalgia · childhood · exploration · freedom · beauty · tranquility · imagination · growth · innocence · adventure