Nightfall in Dordrecht by Eugene Field
The poem describes a serene and peaceful atmosphere of nightfall in the city of Dordrecht. The speaker evokes a sense of calmness and tranquility, describing the moon's gentle light illuminating the city's rooftops and the quiet murmur of the river. The overall tone is one of stillness and contemplation.
By Eugene Field · First published 1892 · Genre: Poetry, Children's Literature, Romanticism · 328 words
First lines
THE mill goes toiling slowly around / With steady and solemn creak, / And my little one hears in the kindly sound / The voice of the old mill speak; / While round and round those big white wings / Grimly and ghostlike creep, / My little one hears that the old mill sings, / "Sleep, little tulip, sleep!"
The sails are reefed and the nets are drawn, / And over his pot of beer / The fisher, against the morrow's dawn, / Lustily maketh cheer; / He mocks at the winds that caper along / From the far-off, clamorous deep, / But we -- we love their lullaby-song / Of "Sleep, little tulip, sleep!"
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Children's Literature, Romanticism, Lyrical, Nature Writing
- Length: 328 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhythm and imagery typical of poetry.
- Children's Literature — The themes of lullabies and comforting imagery suggest it is intended for a young audience.
- Romanticism — The focus on nature, emotion, and the idyllic portrayal of rural life aligns with Romantic themes.
- Lyrical — The personal and emotional expression throughout the poem indicates a lyrical quality.
Tags
Gothic fiction · Horror · Supernatural · Mystery · Suspense · Thriller · Dark fantasy · Occult · Paranormal · Ghost story · Haunted house · Small town