Good-Children Street by Eugene Field
The story revolves around a young girl who lives with her grandmother in a small cottage on Good-Children Street. The girl's mother has died, and she is struggling to come to terms with the loss. Through her experiences and interactions with other characters, the narrative explores themes of grief, loneliness, and the importance of human connection.
By Eugene Field · First published 1898 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy · 470 words
First lines
There's a dear little home in Good-Children street -- My heart turneth fondly to-day Where tinkle of tongues and patter of feet Make sweetest of music at play; Where the sunshine of love illumines each face And warms every heart in that old-fashioned place.
For dear little children go romping about With dollies and tin tops and drums, And, my! how they frolic and scamper and shout Till bedtime too speedily comes! Oh, days they are golden and days they are fleet With little folk living in Good-Children street.
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Good-Children Street is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1898 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1898 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy, Nostalgia, Family
- Length: 470 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The poem focuses on the experiences and imaginations of children, making it primarily a work for young readers.
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, utilizing rhyme and rhythm characteristic of poetry.
- Fantasy — The poem includes imaginative elements such as make-believe soldiers and a guardian angel, creating a fantastical setting.
- Nostalgia — The themes reflect a longing for the innocence and joy of childhood, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
Tags
Poetry · Children's Literature · American Literature · 19th Century · Nostalgic · Whimsical · Humorous · Satirical · Social Commentary · Urban Life · City Streets · Childhood Innocence