Lockerbie Street
The story revolves around a young boy who lives on Lockerbie Street with his family. The narrative explores the boy's experiences and observations of life in the neighborhood, including interactions with his parents, siblings, and other community members.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1879 · Genre: Poetry, Pastoral, Romantic · 302 words
First lines
Such a dear little street it is, nestled away From the noise of the city and heat of the day, In cool shady coverts of whispering trees, With their leaves lifted up to shake hands with the breeze Which in all its wide wanderings never may meet With a resting-place fairer than Lockerbie street!
There is such a relief, from the clangor and din Of the heart of the town, to go loitering in Through the dim, narrow walks, with the sheltering shade Of the trees waving over the long promenade, And littering lightly the ways of our feet With the gold of the sunshine of Lockerbie street.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Pastoral, Romantic, Urban
- Length: 302 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Pastoral — The poem idealizes a peaceful, rural-like setting within an urban environment, focusing on nature and tranquility.
- Romantic — The themes of beauty, nature, and emotional attachment to a place reflect romantic ideals.
- Urban — Despite its pastoral elements, the setting is within a city, contrasting urban life with a serene street.
Tags
American Literature · Poetry Collection · 19th Century · Indiana Setting · Small Town Life · Coming of Age · Family Dynamics · Social Class · Love Story · Tragedy · Loss · Grief