April by Eugene Field (1896)
The poem explores the theme of nostalgia and longing for a past time or place that cannot be recaptured. The speaker describes April as a month that brings back memories of childhood and lost innocence. The poem also touches on the idea that as people grow older, they become disconnected from their youthful selves and the world around them.
By Eugene Field · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Humor · 322 words
First lines
Now April with sweet showers of freshening rain / Has roused last summer's vigorous breath once more; / 'Tis in the air, the house, the street, the lane -- / Puffs through the walls and oozes through the floor.
The rau-cous-throated frog ayont the sty / Sends forth, as erst, his amerous vermal croak, / Each hungry mooly casts her swivel eye / For pots and pails in which her nose to poke.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Writing, Humor, Satire, Lyric
- Length: 322 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is a poem that employs rhythm, meter, and figurative language to convey themes of nature and renewal.
- Nature Writing — The poem vividly describes the natural world and seasonal changes, focusing on the sights and sounds of April.
- Humor — The poem contains elements of humor through its playful language and absurd imagery, particularly in its depiction of animals and urban life.
- Satire — The poem critiques aspects of urban life and nature, using exaggerated descriptions to highlight the contrast between beauty and decay.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Whimsical · Humorous · Satirical · Social Commentary · Children's Poetry · Nostalgic · Rural Life · Midwestern United States · Folk Culture