The Polar Bear by Hilaire Belloc
This children's poem tells the story of a polar bear who lives at the North Pole and enjoys eating fish from the icy waters. The bear's life is disrupted when he encounters a group of humans who are also living in the area, and he must adapt to their presence.
By Hilaire Belloc · First published 1898 · Genre: Children's Poetry, Humor, Nature · 35 words
First lines
The Polar Bear is unaware / Of cold that cuts me through: / For why? He has a coat of hair.
I wish I had one too!
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The Polar Bear is listed on Textopian as a poem by Hilaire Belloc, dated 1898 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Hilaire Belloc
- Date: 1898 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Poetry, Humor, Nature
- Length: 35 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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Genres
- Children's Poetry — The poem's simple language and playful tone are characteristic of children's poetry.
- Humor — The whimsical wish for a coat of hair adds a humorous element to the poem.
- Nature — The focus on the polar bear and its natural adaptation to cold highlights a nature theme.
Tags
Children's Literature · Fable · Animal Story · Poetry · Rhyming Verse · Satire · Social Commentary · Humor · Whimsy · Fantasy · Adventure · Nature