Envoy by Eugene Field (1894)
The poem explores the theme of childhood innocence and its loss. It describes a child's fascination with a balloon that has flown away, symbolizing the transience of life and the inevitability of growing up. The speaker reflects on the fleeting nature of joy and the pain of losing something precious.
By Eugene Field · First published 1894 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Romantic · 44 words
First lines
Prince, show me the quickest way and best To gain the subject of my moan; We've neither spinsters nor relics out West -- These do I love, and these alone.
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Envoy is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1894 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Romantic, Narrative, Humor
- Length: 44 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing poetic devices and structure.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romantic — Themes of love and longing are central, aligning with Romantic literary traditions.
- Narrative — The poem tells a story or conveys a message through its verses.
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Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Whimsical · Fantastical · Imaginative · Storytelling · Verse · Rhyme