Songs for Parents: Castles

Name: Songs for Parents: Castles
Author: John Chipman Farrar

John Chipman Farrar's Songs for Parents is a collection of poems and stories that explore the joys and sorrows of parenting. The poems and stories are written from the perspective of a father, and they explore the many facets of parenting, from the joys of watching a child grow and learn, to the sorrows of watching them make mistakes and suffer. The stories are often humorous, but they also touch on the deeper emotions of parenting, such as love, fear, and hope. The collection also includes a few songs, which are meant to be sung to children. The songs are simple and sweet, and they capture the beauty of parenting.

By John Chipman Farrar · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Family, Children's Literature · 42 words

First lines

I used to build me castles of moisty sand and shells, And dream they were for princesses who wove me magic spells; But yesterday along the beach my fairy princess came -- And she's too big for castles -- now isn't that a shame!

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Work type: Poem
Author: John Chipman Farrar
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Family, Children's Literature, Romance, Fantasy
Length: 42 words
Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Poetry — The title of the book suggests that it is a collection of poems written for parents, so poetry is the most relevant genre.
Family — The book is written for parents, so it likely focuses on family themes.
Children's Literature — The book is written for parents, so it likely contains elements of children's literature.
Romance — The title of the book suggests that it may contain romantic themes.