Maymie's Story of Red Riding Hood
The story revolves around a young girl named Maymie who encounters a wolf while walking through the forest. The wolf attempts to trick her by disguising himself as her grandmother, but Maymie's sharp wit and resourcefulness allow her to outsmart him.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1889 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Children's Literature, Poetry · 2,342 words
First lines
W'y, one time wuz a little-weenty dirl, / An' she wuz named Red Riding Hood, 'cause her -- / Her _Ma_ she maked a little red cloak fer her / 'At turnt up over her head -- An' it 'uz all / Ist one piece o' red cardinal 'at 's like / The drate-long stockin's the store-keepers has. -- / O! it 'uz purtiest cloak in all the world / An' _all_ this town er anywheres they is!
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Maymie's Story of Red Riding Hood is listed on Textopian as a short story by James Whitcomb Riley, dated 1889 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1889 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Children's Literature, Poetry, Humor, Folklore
- Length: 2,342 words
- Structure: 1 section, 29 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The narrative is a retelling of the classic fairy tale 'Little Red Riding Hood,' featuring familiar elements such as the young girl, the wolf, and the grandmother.
- Children's Literature — The story is written in a style and language accessible to children, with a focus on moral lessons and simple plot.
- Poetry — The text is presented in a poetic format, with a rhythmic and rhyming structure that is characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The story includes playful language and humorous elements, particularly in the dialogue and character interactions.
Tags
Fairy Tale · Children's Literature · Retelling · Classic · American Literature · Nursery Rhyme · Red Riding Hood · Wolf Story · Girlhood · Coming of Age · Adventure · Fantasy