Birds in the Snow by Dinah Mulock
BIRDS IN THE SNOW, by Dinah Mulock: A poem about the beauty and fragility of life, as seen through the eyes of a bird struggling to survive in a snowy landscape. The speaker reflects on the fleeting nature of existence and the importance of appreciating every moment.
By Dinah Mulock · First published 1897 · Genre: Fiction, Wildlife, Nature · 404 words
First lines
CHILD
I WISH I were a little bird When the sun shines And the wind whispers low, Through the tall pines, I'd rock in the elm tops, Rifle the pear-tree, Hide in the cherry boughs, O such a rare tree!
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Birds in the Snow is listed on Textopian as a short story by Dinah Mulock, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Dinah Mulock
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Wildlife, Nature
- Length: 404 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — Without specific context, the book title and author do not provide enough information to determine a more specific genre. However, as Dinah Mulock is a novelist, it is reasonable to presume this work is also a novel, thus falling into the fiction genre.
- Wildlife — Given the title 'BIRDS IN THE SNOW', it's possible this work involves themes of wildlife or nature, specifically focusing on birds.
- Nature — The title suggests the book may explore themes related to nature. 'Snow' indicates a potential setting or theme involving colder regions or seasons.
Tags
nature · winter · birds · snow · wildlife · environment · migration · survival · beauty · tranquility · seasons · landscape