Armenian Folk-Song -- the Partridge
The poem tells the story of a young woman who dies after being abandoned by her lover. The narrative is presented through a series of flashbacks and dream sequences that reveal the events leading up to her death. The poem explores themes of love, loss, and abandonment, and features vivid imagery and symbolism drawn from Armenian folklore.
By Eugene Field · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Folk Literature, Nature Writing · 466 words
First lines
As beats the sun from mountain crest, / With "pretty, pretty", / Cometh the partridge from her nest; / The flowers threw kisses sweet to her / (For all the flowers that bloomed knew her); / Yet hasteneth she to mine and me -- / Ah! pretty, pretty; / Ah! dear little partridge!
And when I hear the partridge cry / So pretty, pretty, / Upon the house-top, breakfast I; / She comes a-chirping far and wide, / And swinging from the mountain side -- / I see and hear the dainty dear! / Ah! pretty, pretty; / Ah! dear little partridge!
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhythmic and lyrical language typical of poetry.
- Folk Literature — The title and content reflect cultural themes and traditional motifs associated with folk songs.
- Nature Writing — The poem vividly describes natural elements and the beauty of wildlife, particularly the partridge.
- Romanticism — The themes of beauty, nature, and emotional expression align with Romantic literary ideals.
Tags
Folklore · Armenian Culture · Traditional Music · Song Lyrics · Poetry · Literary Fiction · Cultural Heritage · Ethnic Identity · Musical Composition · Lyrical Narrative · Storytelling · Oral Tradition
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Armenian Folk-Song -- the Partridge 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, Folk Literature, Nature Writing, Romanticism, Children's Literature
- Length: 466 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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