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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- 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: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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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