Lollyby, Lolly, Lollyby
The poem is a nostalgic and sentimental portrayal of childhood innocence and simplicity. It describes a carefree existence where children play freely without worries, enjoying the beauty of nature. The speaker reminisces about a time when life was uncomplicated, and one's biggest concern was what game to play next. The poem conveys a sense of longing for a lost era of innocence and purity.
By Eugene Field · First published 1887 · Genre: Poetry, Children's Literature, Romanticism · 271 words
First lines
Last night, whiles that the curfew bell ben ringing, I heard a moder to her dearie singing "Lollyby, lolly, lollyby. " And presently that chylde did cease hys weeping, And on his moder's breast did fall a-sleeping, To "lolly, lolly, lollyby."
Faire ben the chylde unto his moder clinging, But fairer yet the moder's gentle singing, -- "Lollyby, lolly, lollyby. " And angels came and kisst the dearie smiling In dreems while him hys moder ben beguiling With "lolly, lolly, lollyby!"
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Lollyby, Lolly, Lollyby is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1887 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Children's Literature, Romanticism, Fantasy, Lyrical
- Length: 271 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse and employs rhythmic and lyrical qualities typical of poetry.
- Children's Literature — The themes of soothing a child to sleep and the use of a lullaby cater to a young audience.
- Romanticism — The poem expresses emotional depth, nature, and the beauty of maternal love, characteristic of Romantic literature.
- Fantasy — The presence of angels and dreams introduces fantastical elements.
Tags
Nostalgic · Childhood · Poetry · Whimsical · Imagination · Fantasy · Youthful · Innocence · Playful · Humor · Lighthearted · Rhyming