Beranger's "to My Old Coat. " by Eugene Field
The poem is a nostalgic and melancholic reflection on the passing of time and the loss of youth. The speaker describes an old coat that has been outgrown and is now worn by a younger boy, Beranger. The poem explores themes of nostalgia, aging, and the passage of time.
By Eugene Field · First published 1899 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Romanticism · 433 words
First lines
Still serve me in my age, I pray, / As in my youth, O faithful one; / For years I've brushed thee every day -- / Could Socrates have better done? / What though the fates would wreak on thee / The fulness of their evil art? / Use thou philosophy, like me -- / And we, old friend, shall never part!
I think -- I _often_ think of it -- / The day we twain first faced the crowd; / My roistering friends impeached your fit, / But you and I were very proud! / Those jovial friends no more make free / With us (no longer new and smart), / But rather welcome you and me / As loving friends that should not part.
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal feelings and reflections on nostalgia and companionship.
- Romanticism — Themes of emotion, nature, and a focus on personal experience align with Romantic ideals.
- Philosophical — The poem contemplates the nature of friendship and the passage of time, invoking philosophical themes.
Tags
Nostalgia · Poetry · Autobiographical · Sentimental · Reflective · Melancholic · Personal · Introspective · Emotional · Memories · Childhood · Youth
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Beranger's "to My Old Coat. " is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1899 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Romanticism, Philosophical, Sentimental
- Length: 433 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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