The Partridge by Eugene Field (1896)
The poem tells the story of a young girl who dies prematurely, and her spirit returns to comfort her grieving mother. The mother is consoled by the presence of her daughter's spirit, which is depicted as a gentle and loving being. The poem explores themes of love, loss, grief, and the supernatural.
By Eugene Field · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Children's Literature · 469 words
First lines
AS beats the sun from mountain crest, / With "Pretty, pretty," / Cometh the partridge from her nest.
The flowers threw kisses sweet to her / (For all the flowers that bloomed knew her); / Yet hasteneth she to mine and me, -- / Ah, pretty, pretty! / Ah, dear little partridge!
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The Partridge is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Writing, Children's Literature, Romanticism, Lyric
- Length: 469 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature Writing — The poem vividly describes the partridge and its natural surroundings, focusing on themes of nature and wildlife.
- Children's Literature — The simple language and repetitive structure make it suitable for a young audience.
- Romanticism — The poem expresses affection and admiration for the partridge, reflecting romantic themes of beauty and nature.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Poetry · Whimsical · Fantasy · Imagination · Playful · Lighthearted · Quirky · Witty · Irony · Wordplay