TO A CHILD. (Rosamund.)
The story is about a magical world where fairies bring beauty and life to nature while a child sleeps. Different colored fairies, each with their own special powers, work together to transform the garden into a paradise. They teach flowers how to bloom, give them vibrant colors, and bring joy to the surroundings. As they finish their work, they gather around the sleeping child, blessing her with kisses, smiles, and gentle touches, filling her heart and dreams with wonder and magic.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1905 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Victorian Literature · 552 words
First lines
The fairies have been busy while you slept; They have been laughing where the sad rain wept, They have taught Beauty to the ignorant flowers, Set tasks of hope to weary wind-torn bowers, And heard the lessons learned in school-rooms cold By seedling snapdragon and marigold.
At dawn, while still you slept, I grew aware How good the fairies are, how many and fair.
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TO A CHILD. (Rosamund.) is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edith Nesbit, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Victorian Literature
- Length: 552 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The narrative is primarily aimed at young readers, with a simple and engaging plot.
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, with a rhythmic and lyrical style.
- Victorian Literature — The work reflects the societal norms, values, and concerns of the Victorian era.
Tags
Poetry · Childhood · Innocence · Love · Tenderness · Gentleness · Motherly · Nostalgia · Sentimental · Victorian Era · English Literature · Classic