Corsican Lullaby by Eugene Field
The poem tells the story of a Corsican grandmother singing a lullaby to her grandson, describing the violent and bloody history of their family and island, including vendettas, murders, and battles. The grandmother's song is a way of passing down the family's history and cultural heritage to the next generation.
By Eugene Field · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Children's Literature, Folklore · 344 words
First lines
BAMBINO in his cradle slept; / And by his side his grandam grim / Bent down and smiled upon the child, / And sung this lullaby to him, -- / This "ninna and anninia":
"When thou art older, thou shalt mind / To traverse countries far and wide, / And thou shalt go where roses blow / And balmy waters singing glide -- / So ninna and anninia!
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Corsican Lullaby is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1890 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Children's Literature, Folklore, Romanticism, Historical Fiction
- Length: 344 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured as a lyrical poem, utilizing rhythm and rhyme to convey emotions and themes.
- Children's Literature — The lullaby format and themes of childhood and familial love make it suitable for a young audience.
- Folklore — The content reflects cultural traditions and storytelling elements typical of folklore.
- Romanticism — The themes of nature, nostalgia, and emotional depth align with Romantic literary characteristics.
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