A Drinking Song by Eugene Field
The poem explores the theme of nostalgia and longing for a past time, specifically the speaker's college days. The speaker reminisces about carefree days spent with friends, drinking and singing together. The tone is melancholic, with the speaker acknowledging that those days are gone and cannot be recaptured.
By Eugene Field · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Celebratory, Lyric · 313 words
First lines
Come, brothers, share the fellowship We celebrate to-night; There's grace of song on every lip And every heart is light! But first, before our mentor chimes The hour of jubilee, Let's drink a health to good old times, And good times yet to be! Clink, clink, clink! Merrily let us drink! There's store of wealth And more of health In every glass, we think. Clink, clink, clink! To fellowship we drink! And from the bowl No genial soul In such an hour can shrink.
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A Drinking Song is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Celebratory, Lyric, Humor, Social Commentary
- Length: 313 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs rhythmic and lyrical qualities typical of poetry.
- Celebratory — The themes revolve around celebration, fellowship, and communal joy, characteristic of celebratory works.
- Lyric — The personal expression of emotions and sentiments related to drinking and camaraderie aligns with lyrical poetry.
- Humor — The light-hearted tone and jovial subject matter suggest elements of humor.
Tags
Poetry · Humor · Satire · Drinking · Alcoholism · Social Commentary · Irony · Wit · Lighthearted · Whimsical · Nostalgic · Retro