Bin a-Fishin'
The poem describes a serene and peaceful scene of a fisherman sitting on the riverbank, waiting for a bite. The atmosphere is calm and idyllic, with the sun shining down and birds singing in the trees. The fisherman's patience is rewarded when he feels a tug on his line, indicating that he has caught a fish.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1883 · Genre: Poetry, Folk, Humor · 329 words
First lines
W'en de sun's gone down, un de moon is riz, Bin a-fishin'! Bin a-fishin'! It's I's aguine down wha' the by-o is! Bin a-fishin' all night long!
Chorus
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Bin a-Fishin' is listed on Textopian as a poem by James Whitcomb Riley, dated 1883 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Folk, Humor, Regional
- Length: 329 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and repetitive chorus, characteristic of poetry.
- Folk — The themes and language reflect a folk tradition, focusing on everyday activities and using dialect.
- Humor — The playful tone and humorous elements, such as the interactions with animals, suggest a humorous genre.
- Regional — The use of dialect and setting in a specific locale indicates a regional genre.
Tags
Poetry · Children's Literature · Nostalgia · Fishing · Rural Life · Nature · Imagination · Whimsy · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Coming of Age