Gosling Stew by Eugene Field (1894)
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By Eugene Field · First published 1894 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Food Literature · 497 words
First lines
IN Oberhausen, on a time, I fared as might a king; And now I feel the muse sublime Inspire me to embalm in rhyme That succulent and sapid thing Behight of gentile and of Jew A gosling stew!
The good Herr Schmitz brought out his best, -- Soup, cutlet, salad, roast, -- And I partook with hearty zest, And fervently anon I blessed That generous and benignant host, When suddenly dawned on my view A gosling stew!
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Gosling Stew 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, Humor, Food Literature, Nostalgia, Travel Literature
- Length: 497 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The poem uses light-hearted and humorous reflections on food and dining experiences.
- Food Literature — The central theme revolves around the appreciation of a specific dish, gosling stew, and culinary experiences.
- Nostalgia — The poem expresses longing and fond memories associated with past dining experiences.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Poetry · Whimsical · Fantasy · Imagination · Youthful · Innocence · Nostalgia · Rural Life · Farm Animals · Childhood Memories