Shuffle-Shoon and Amber-Locks
The poem tells the story of a young girl who has lost her way in a forest and is trying to find her way back home. She encounters various obstacles and creatures that try to mislead her, but she perseveres and eventually finds her way out of the forest. The poem explores themes of perseverance, bravery, and determination.
By Eugene Field · First published 1892 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy · 297 words
First lines
Shuffle-shoon and Amber-Locks Sit together, building blocks; Shuffle-Shoon is old and gray, Amber-Locks a little child, But together at their play Age and Youth are reconciled, And with sympathetic glee Build their castles fair to see.
"When I grow to be a man" (So the wee one's prattle ran), "I shall build a castle so -- With a gateway broad and grand; Here a pretty vine shall grow, There a soldier guard shall stand; And the tower shall be so high, Folks will wonder, by and by!"
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Shuffle-Shoon and Amber-Locks 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: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy, Coming of Age, Nostalgia
- Length: 297 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The poem features a child and an older character engaging in imaginative play, which is a hallmark of children's literature.
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Fantasy — The themes of building castles and imaginative play suggest elements of fantasy.
- Coming of Age — The interaction between the old and young characters reflects themes of growth and the passage of time.
Tags
Children's Literature · Poetry · Nonsense Verse · Whimsical · Imagination · Fantasy · Humor · Playful Language · Wordplay · Rhythm · Rhyme · Illustrations