Lyman, Frederick, and Jim. (For the Fellowship C
The story revolves around three main characters: Lyman, Fredericks, and Jim. The narrative explores their relationships with each other and the world around them.
By Eugene Field · First published 1892 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Adventure · 435 words
First lines
Lyman and Frederick and Jim, one day, Set out in a great big ship -- Steamed to the ocean adown the bay Out of a New York slip. "Where are you going and what is your game? " The people asked those three. "Darned if we know; but all the same Happy as larks are we; And happier still we're going to be! " Said Lyman And Frederick And Jim.
The people laughed "Aha, oho! Oho, aha! " laughed they; And while those three went sailing so Some pirates steered that way. The pirates they were laughing, too -- The prospect made them glad; But by the time the job was through Each of them pirates, bold and bad, Had been done out of all he had By Lyman And Frederick And Jim.
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Lyman, Frederick, and Jim. (For the Fellowship Club) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1892 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Adventure, Children's Literature, Fantasy
- Length: 435 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 typical of poetry.
- Humor — The narrative features comedic elements, including playful language and absurd situations.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey at sea, with themes of exploration and encounters with pirates.
- Children's Literature — The whimsical tone and simple narrative structure appeal to a younger audience.
Tags
American Literature · 19th Century · Poetry · Humorous · Satirical · Social Commentary · Friendship · Club Life · Upper Class · Society · Culture · Irony