The Food-Hymn of the Cook-Goblins
A group of Cook-goblins, working by glow-worm and firefly light, sing of the sausages sizzling and crackling in their pan. They boast that no dish is beyond their skill, whether tripe, truffles, or any fancy fish, and that whatever one might wish to eat, none can prepare such delicious food as they can.
By Hugh Lofting · First published 1932 · Genre: Poetry, Children's Literature, Fantasy · 80 words
First lines
Down where the glow-worms faintly glitter, / Down where the fire-flies gleam and flitter, / Come listen to the sausage twitter, / Sizz and crackle in the pan! / Tripe or truffles, fancy fishes, / It doesn't matter what your wish is; / None prepare such luscious dishes / As we, the gay Cook-goblins, can.
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Genres
- Poetry — Written entirely in verse form with rhyming couplets and rhythmic meter, structured as a lyrical hymn with musical cadence throughout
- Children's Literature — Reflects Hugh Lofting's body of work for young audiences, featuring whimsical fantasy creatures, playful subject matter, and accessible tone suited for children
- Fantasy — Introduces supernatural cook-goblins and personified creatures within an enchanted culinary setting, creating an imaginative world beyond ordinary reality
- Humorous Verse — Employs absurdist comedy and playful exaggeration in treating cooking with cheerful irreverence and silly imagery throughout
Tags
fantasy · goblins · magical · culinary · whimsical · adventure · poetry · folklore · creatures · enchanted · food · cooking
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Hugh Lofting
- Date: 1932 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Children's Literature, Fantasy, Humorous Verse, Nonsense Literature
- Length: 80 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
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