To Robin Goodfellow by Eugene Field
The poem tells the story of a young boy who dies after being accidentally shot by his friend while they are playing with a gun. The poem explores themes of childhood innocence, tragedy, and the consequences of reckless behavior.
By Eugene Field · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Children's Literature · 336 words
First lines
I see you, Maister Bawsy-brown, / Through yonder lattice creepin'; / You come for cream and to gar me dream, / But you dinna find me sleepin'. / The moonbeam, that upon the floor / Wi' crickets ben a-jinkin', / Now steals away fra' her bonnie play -- / Wi' a rosier blie, I'm thinkin'.
I saw you, Maister Bawsy-brown, / When the blue bells went a-ringin' / For the merrie fays o' the banks an' braes, / And I kenned your bonnie singin'; / The gowans gave you honey sweets, / And the posies on the heather / Dript draughts o' dew for the faery crew / That danct and sang together.
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Fantasy — The themes involve faeries and magical elements, typical of the fantasy genre.
- Children's Literature — The whimsical tone and playful language suggest it is suitable for a younger audience.
- Folklore — The references to faery creatures and rural life align with traditional folklore themes.
Tags
Fantasy · Poetry · Whimsical · Nature · Imagination · Youthful · Innocence · Playfulness · Romanticism · Victorian Era · Literary Device · Symbolism
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Children's Literature, Folklore, Romance
- Length: 336 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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