Jessie by Eugene Field (1890)
The story revolves around a young girl who lives with her aunt and uncle in a small town. She is a gentle soul with a deep love for nature and its creatures. The narrative explores themes of childhood innocence, the beauty of nature, and the complexities of human relationships.
By Eugene Field · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric · 310 words
First lines
When I remark her golden hair Swoon on her glorious shoulders, I marvel not that sight so rare Doth ravish all beholders; For summon hence all pretty girls Renowned for beauteous tresses, And you shall find among their curls There's none so fair as Jessie's.
And Jessie's eyes are, oh, so blue And full of sweet revealings -- They seem to look you through and through And read your inmost feelings; Nor black emits such ardent fires, Nor brown such truth expresses -- Admit it, all ye gallant squires -- There are no eyes like Jessie's.
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Jessie 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, Romanticism, Lyric, Elegy, Narrative
- Length: 310 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romanticism — The themes of beauty, admiration, and emotional expression align with Romantic ideals.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal feelings and emotions, typical of lyric poetry.
- Elegy — The reflective tone and focus on beauty and loss suggest elements of elegiac poetry.
Tags
Children's Literature · Poetry · American · 19th Century · Whimsical · Imagination · Fantasy · Adventure · Youth · Innocence · Playful · Humorous