The Naughty Doll by Eugene Field
The story revolves around a porcelain doll that comes to life and narrates its own history, describing how it was created, sold, and passed from owner to owner, experiencing various events and emotions along the way.
By Eugene Field · First published 1892 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy · 378 words
First lines
MY dolly is a dreadful care, -- Her name is Miss Amandy; I dress her up and curl her hair, And feed her taffy candy.
Yet, heedless of the pleading voice Of her devoted mother, She will not wed her mother's choice, But says she'll wed another.
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The Naughty Doll 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, Humor, Romance
- Length: 378 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The poem features a doll and explores themes relevant to children, such as play, imagination, and the innocence of childhood.
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetic forms.
- Fantasy — The anthropomorphism of the doll and the whimsical nature of the narrative create a fantastical element.
- Humor — The playful tone and absurdity of the doll's choices provide a humorous perspective on relationships and preferences.
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Children's Literature · Poetry · Humor · Whimsy · Fantasy · Imagination · Playful · Mischievous · Adventure · Youth · Nostalgia · Vintage