Lizzie by Eugene Field (1893)
The poem tells the story of a young girl who dies prematurely. The speaker describes Lizzie's beauty and charm, and how she was loved by everyone in the village. He expresses his grief and sense of loss at her passing, and wonders why she had to die so young. The poem explores themes of mortality, loss, and the fleeting nature of life.
By Eugene Field · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Humor · 329 words
First lines
I WONDER ef all wimmin air / Like Lizzie is when we go out / To theaters an' concerts where / Is things the papers talk about.
Do other wimmin fret an' stew / Like they wuz bein' crucified, -- / Frettin' a show or concert through, / With wonderin' ef the baby cried?
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Lizzie is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1893 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Humor, Romance, Social Commentary
- Length: 329 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhythm and rhyme, characteristic of poetry.
- Literary Fiction — The themes explore familial relationships and emotional depth, typical of literary fiction.
- Humor — The poem contains light-hearted observations and a humorous take on motherhood and anxiety.
- Romance — The poem reflects on love and affection within a marital context.
Tags
Gothic · Mystery · Thriller · Horror · Suspense · Dark Fantasy · Victorian Era · Historical Fiction · Crime · Murder · Family Drama · Psychological Thriller