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Song. [W. s.] (some Songs after Master Singers)
The collection of poems explores themes of love, nature, and the human condition through a series of lyrical and introspective songs. The poems are characterized by their use of traditional forms and structures, often with a focus on musicality and rhythm. They express a sense of longing and nostalgia for a lost time or place, and explore the complexities of human emotions and relationships.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1883 · Genre: Poetry, Pastoral, Romantic · 180 words
First lines
With a hey! and a hi! and a hey-ho rhyme!
O the shepherd lad / He is ne'er so glad / As when he pipes, in the blossom-time, / So rare!
While Kate picks by, yet looks not there.
So rare! so rare! / _With a hey! and a hi! and a ho! _ / _The grasses curdle where the daisies blow! _
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Song. [W. s.] (some Songs after Master Singers) 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, Pastoral, Romantic, Lyric
- Length: 180 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Pastoral — The themes and imagery focus on rural life and nature, typical of pastoral literature.
- Romantic — The content includes elements of romance, such as the interaction between the shepherd and Kate.
- Lyric — The work expresses personal emotions and feelings, a hallmark of lyric poetry.
Tags
Poetry Collection · American Literature · 19th Century Poetry · Songbook · Lyric Poetry · Folk Music Influence · Traditional Songs · Rural Life · Nature Imagery · Simple Language · Accessible Style · Children's Literature