Servant Girl and Grocer's Boy
The poem explores the contrast between a servant girl who is content with her simple life and a grocer's boy who dreams of adventure beyond his mundane job. The servant girl finds joy in her daily routine, while the grocer's boy feels trapped by his responsibilities.
By Joyce Kilmer · First published 1916 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Narrative Poetry · 224 words
First lines
Her lips' remark was: "Oh, you kid! " Her soul spoke thus (I know it did):
"O king of realms of endless joy, My own, my golden grocer's boy,
I am a princess forced to dwell Within a lonely kitchen cell,
While you go dashing through the land With loveliness on every hand.
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Servant Girl and Grocer's Boy is listed on Textopian as a short story by Joyce Kilmer, dated 1916 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Joyce Kilmer
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Narrative Poetry, Imagery, Symbolism
- Length: 224 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work expresses personal emotions and thoughts through a musical and rhythmic style.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, longing, and idealized relationships are central to the narrative.
- Narrative Poetry — The poem tells a story through its verses, depicting a dialogue and emotional exchange.
- Imagery — Vivid descriptions create strong visual and sensory experiences for the reader.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · Romance · Historical Fiction · Coming-of-Age · Social Class · Love Story · Family Drama · Small Town Life · Rural Setting · 19th Century America · Young Love