With Trumpet and Drum by Eugene Field
The poem explores the theme of childhood innocence and the joy of play. It describes a carefree scene where children are playing with a trumpet and drum, lost in their own world of imagination and creativity. The tone is lighthearted and playful, evoking a sense of nostalgia and simplicity.
By Eugene Field · First published 1898 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy · 314 words
First lines
With big tin trumpet and little red drum, / Marching like soldiers, the children come! / It's this way and that way they circle and file -- / My! but that music of theirs is fine! / This way and that way, and after a while / They march straight into this heart of mine! / A sturdy old heart, but it has to succumb / To the blare of that trumpet and beat of that drum!
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With Trumpet and Drum is listed on Textopian as a short story by Eugene Field, dated 1898 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1898 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy, Nostalgia, Inspirational
- Length: 314 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The poem is written for children, featuring playful imagery and themes of joy and companionship.
- Poetry — The work is a poem, utilizing rhythm, rhyme, and lyrical language to convey emotions.
- Fantasy — The whimsical elements of children marching and the personification of the heart suggest a fantastical theme.
- Nostalgia — The poem reflects on memories and longing, particularly for a lost child, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
Tags
American Literature · Children's Poetry · Humor · Satire · Whimsy · Imagination · Fantasy · Adventure · Youth · Nostalgia · Playfulness · Wordplay