Saturday Song by Edith Nesbit (1904)
The poem describes a young person's delight in the sights and sounds of a Saturday evening in a working-class neighborhood. The speaker finds joy in the bustling market scene, with its colorful displays of food, flowers, and goods. They imagine a romantic stroll with their sweetheart, fantasizing about a future together, despite not having much money. The poem conveys a sense of optimism and happiness in the simple pleasures of life.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1904 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure · 381 words
First lines
THEY talk about gardens of roses, And moonlight over the sea, And mountains and snow And sunsetty glow, But I know what is best for me.
The prettiest sight I know, Worth all your roses and snow, Is the blaze of light on a Saturday night, When the barrows are set in a row.
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Saturday Song is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edith Nesbit, dated 1904 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 381 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book is primarily targeted towards young readers with its simple language and engaging storytelling.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes elements of magic and supernatural phenomena, typical of the fantasy genre.
- Adventure — The plot involves a series of exciting events and challenges, characteristic of adventure stories.
Tags
Children's Literature · Fantasy · Adventure · Magic · Family · Friendship · Growing Up · Imagination · Youth · Coming of Age · British Literature · Classic