Sweet-One-Darling and the Moon-Garden
The poem explores the theme of childhood innocence and the passing of time. It describes a child's fascination with the moon and their desire to possess it. The speaker reflects on the fleeting nature of childhood, comparing it to the constant presence of the moon in the sky. The poem also touches on the idea that as children grow up, they lose touch with their imagination and sense of wonder.
By Eugene Field · First published 1892 · Genre: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Fairy Tale · 2,244 words
First lines
One time Sweet-One-Darling heard her brother, little Our-Golden-Son, talking with the nurse. The nurse was a very wise woman and they called her Good-Old-Soul, because she was so kind to children. Little Our-Golden-Son was very knowing for a little boy only two years old, but there were several things he did not know about and one of these things troubled him a good deal and he went to the wise nurse to find out all about it.
"Tell me, Good-Old-Soul," said he, "where did I come from?"
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Sweet-One-Darling and the Moon-Garden is listed on Textopian as a short story by Eugene Field, dated 1892 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Fairy Tale, Adventure, Philosophical
- Length: 2,244 words
- Structure: 1 section, 39 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The narrative involves magical elements such as Dream-Fairies and a Moon-Garden, creating an imaginative world.
- Children's Literature — The story is aimed at a young audience, featuring child characters and themes of curiosity and wonder.
- Fairy Tale — The structure and themes align with traditional fairy tales, including magical journeys and moral lessons.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey to the Moon, exploring new and fantastical places.
Tags
Fantasy · Children's Literature · Poetry · Imagination · Whimsy · Dreamlike · Nature · Gardens · Moon · Magic Realism · Romantic · Nostalgic