A Song for Two Children
This is a story about two children, a brother and sister, who are living in a small village in England during World War II. The brother and sister are very close and share a special bond. They are both scared of the war and the uncertainty it brings. One day, the brother finds a song in a work and decides to teach it to his sister. The song is about hope and courage and the two children sing it together. The song brings them comfort and strength during a difficult time. The story is a reminder of the power of music and how it can bring people together in times of hardship. The sentiment of the story is one of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Children's Literature, Romance · 115 words
First lines
"Make a song, father, a new little song,
All for Jenny and Nancy."
Balow lalow or Hey derry down, Or else what might you fancy?
Is there any song sweet enough For Nancy and for Jenny? Said Simple Simon to the pieman, "Indeed I know not any."
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A Song for Two Children is listed on Textopian as a poem by Robert Graves, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Robert Graves
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Children's Literature, Romance, Fantasy
- Length: 115 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The title of the book suggests that it is a poem or a song, and the author, Robert Graves, is a renowned poet.
- Children's Literature — The title of the book mentions two children, suggesting that the book is intended for a young audience.
- Romance — The title of the book suggests that it is a sentimental story, which is a common theme in romance literature.
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests that it may contain elements of fantasy, such as magical creatures or settings.
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Pastoral poetry · alexander · babylon · balow · banbury · bird · cock-horse · counted · cross · derry · earth · fancy