Little Blue Hood
The poem tells the story of a young woman who dies under mysterious circumstances after being accused of theft by her lover. The narrator recounts how the woman was shunned by society and ultimately met her demise, with the only clue to her innocence being a little blue hood she wore on the day of her death.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1887 · Genre: Poetry, Children's Literature, Romanticism · 344 words
First lines
Every morning and every night There passes our window near the street, A little girl with an eye so bright, And a cheek so round and a lip so sweet! The daintiest, jauntiest little miss That ever any one longed to kiss,
She is neat as wax, and fresh to view, And her look is wholesome, and clean, and good. Whatever her gown, her hood is blue, And so we call her our "Little Blue Hood," For we know not the name of the dear little lass, But we call to each other to see her pass,
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Children's Literature, Romanticism, Domestic Fiction
- Length: 344 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse with a clear rhyme scheme and meter.
- Children's Literature — The subject matter and tone are suitable for a young audience, focusing on a charming and innocent character.
- Romanticism — The themes of beauty, innocence, and admiration align with Romantic literary traditions.
- Domestic Fiction — The setting and characters suggest a domestic environment, focusing on everyday life and personal relationships.
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Fairy Tale · Fantasy · Adventure · Children's Literature · Classic · Romance · Fiction · Novel · Short Story · Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century