Peek-A-Boo by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The novel revolves around a romantic triangle between three characters: Peek-a-boo, a beautiful and charming young woman; her husband, a wealthy and elderly man; and a young poet who falls in love with Peek-a-boo. The story explores themes of love, marriage, and social class as the characters navigate their complicated relationships with each other.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1888 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Family · 278 words
First lines
The cunningest thing that a baby can do / Is the very first time it plays peek-a-boo;
When it hides its pink little face in its hands, / And crows, and shows that it understands
What nurse, and mamma and papa, too, / Mean when they hide and cry, "Peek a-boo, peek-a-boo."
Oh, what a wonderful thing it is, / When they find that baby can play like this!
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Peek-A-Boo is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1888 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Family, Historical, Humor
- Length: 278 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The poem centers around a baby's game, making it highly relevant for children.
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form with rhyme and meter.
- Family — Themes of family interactions and bonding are prominent.
- Historical — References to historical and biblical figures like Cain and Eve.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Relationships · Emotions · Intimacy · Whimsy · Playfulness · Humor · Lighthearted · Optimism · Joy