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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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
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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 Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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