Scallywag and Gollywog by Hugh Lofting
Scallywag and Gollywog set out to sea, carrying their bag aboard a log, intending to cross the ocean blue. They remain at sea still, for instead of sailing onward they spend all their time quarreling over which of them shall be Captain and which shall be the crew.
By Hugh Lofting · First published 1924 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Adventure · 63 words
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Scally Wag and Golly Wog / Took their bag aboard a log / And started off to cross the ocean blue. / They're still at sea, I have no doubt, / For all they do is fight about / Which shall be the Captain, which the crew.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Hugh Lofting
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Adventure, Humorous, Nautical
- Length: 63 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
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Genres
- Children's Literature — Whimsical character names, simple rhyming verse structure, and lighthearted comedic tone characteristic of children's poetry and picture books.
- Poetry — Composed in verse form with regular rhyme scheme (log/blue, doubt/crew) and rhythmic meter demonstrating poetic structure.
- Adventure — Narrative centers on ocean voyage and maritime journey, establishing a quest-like adventure plot across the sea.
- Humorous — Core conflict revolves around comedic disagreement between characters over leadership roles, employing absurdist humor and playful conflict.
Tags
children's literature · adventure · fantasy · early 20th century · illustrated · animal characters · whimsical · exotic locations · mischief · humor · anthropomorphic characters · magical