Mary Smith by Eugene Field (1893)
The story revolves around Mary Smith, a young girl who lives with her uncle and aunt in the countryside. She is a gentle soul with a deep love for nature and its creatures. The narrative explores her daily life, relationships, and interactions with the people and animals around her, showcasing her kindness, empathy, and simplicity.
By Eugene Field · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Sentimentalism · 1,001 words
First lines
Away down East where I was reared amongst my Yankee kith, There used to live a pretty girl whose name was Mary Smith; And though it's many years since last I saw that pretty girl, And though I feel I'm sadly worn by Western strife and whirl; Still, oftentimes, I think about the old familiar place, Which, someway, seemed the brighter for Miss Mary's pretty face, And in my heart I feel once more revivified the glow I used to feel in those old times when I was Mary's beau.
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Mary Smith 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, Romanticism, Sentimentalism, Lyric, Nostalgia
- Length: 1,001 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Romanticism — The themes of nostalgia, love, and idealized memories reflect the characteristics of Romantic literature.
- Sentimentalism — The poem evokes strong emotions and sentimental reflections on love and memory.
- Lyric — The personal expression of feelings and thoughts aligns with the lyric genre.
Tags
American Literature · Poetry · Children's Poetry · Humor · Satire · Whimsy · Nostalgia · Rural Life · Farm Life · Childhood · Innocence · Playfulness