A Naughty Little Comet by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The story revolves around a young woman who is forced to marry an older man for financial security. Despite her unhappiness, she remains faithful and dutiful. However, when her husband dies, she meets a charming and handsome stranger who awakens her passion and desire for life. As they fall deeply in love, they must confront the societal norms and expectations that prohibit their relationship.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1885 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy · 375 words
First lines
There was once a little comet who lived near the Milky Way! / She loved to wander out at night and jump about and play. / The mother of the comet was a very good old star- / She used to scold her reckless child for venturing out too far; / She told her of the ogre, Sun, who loved on stars to sup, / And who asked no better pastimes than gobbling comets up.
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The narrative style, simple language, and moral lesson are characteristic of children's literature.
- Poetry — The text is written in verse with a rhythmic and rhyming structure.
- Fantasy — The story involves celestial bodies with anthropomorphic traits, engaging in whimsical activities.
- Fable — The story imparts a moral lesson through the actions and consequences faced by the comet.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Romance · Whimsical · Fantasy · Comet · Celestial Body · Astronomy · Imagination · Fiction · Verse
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1885 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy, Fable, Science Fiction
- Length: 375 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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