Christmas Eve by Eugene Field (1892)
The poem tells the story of a child's Christmas Eve, describing the festive atmosphere and the child's anticipation for Santa Claus' arrival. The narrative focuses on the child's excitement, curiosity, and innocence, creating a sense of wonder and magic around the holiday season.
By Eugene Field · First published 1892 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Children's Literature · 194 words
First lines
OH, hush thee, little Dear-my-Soul, / The evening shades are falling, -- / Hush thee, my dear, dost thou not hear / The voice of the Master calling?
Deep lies the snow upon the earth, / But all the sky is ringing / With joyous song, and all night long / The stars shall dance, with singing.
Oh, hush thee, little Dear-my-Soul, / And close thine eyes in dreaming, / And angels fair shall lead thee where / The singing stars are beaming.
A shepherd calls his little lambs, / And he longeth to caress them; / He bids them rest upon his breast, / That his tender love may bless them.
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhythmic and lyrical language typical of poetry.
- Religious — The themes involve spiritual elements, referencing a 'Master' and angels, indicating a religious context.
- Children's Literature — The tone and content are suitable for children, focusing on themes of comfort and dreams.
- Seasonal — The title and themes are centered around Christmas, making it relevant to seasonal literature.
Tags
Christmas · Poetry · Holiday · Family · Tradition · Nostalgia · Childhood · Memories · Winter · Seasonal · Festive · Joyful
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Christmas Eve is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1892 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Children's Literature, Seasonal, Lyrical
- Length: 194 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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