Cobbler and Stork by Eugene Field
The story revolves around a stork who delivers babies to new parents. A cobbller and his wife are the main characters who receive a special delivery from the stork. The narrative explores themes of family, love, and the miracle of birth.
By Eugene Field · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Fable, Drama · 664 words
First lines
_Cobbler._
Stork, I am justly wroth, For thou hast wronged me sore; The ash roof-tree that shelters thee Shall shelter thee no more!
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Cobbler and Stork is listed on Textopian as a short story by Eugene Field, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fable, Drama, Fantasy, Allegory
- Length: 664 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Fable — The narrative conveys moral lessons through the interaction between the cobbler and the stork, characteristic of fables.
- Drama — The dialogue-driven format and character conflict suggest elements of a dramatic play.
- Fantasy — The anthropomorphism of the stork and the magical elements of fate and fortune indicate a fantasy genre.
Tags
Fantasy · Children's Literature · Poetry · Imagination · Whimsical · Humorous · Lighthearted · Playful · Nonsensical · Absurdity · Wordplay · Rhyming Verse