The Careful Angler Chose His Nook
A fisherman selects a peaceful spot beside a flower-lined brook at dawn and spends the entire day fishing along the picturesque riverbank. As evening approaches, he plans to return home contentedly to dine, filling himself with the fish he has caught while offering a reverent expression of gratitude.
By Robert Louis Stevenson · First published 1882 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Descriptive Literature · 72 words
First lines
The careful angler chose his nook / At morning by the lilied brook, / And all the noon his rod he plied / By that romantic riverside.
Soon as the evening hours decline / Tranquilly he'll return to dine, / And breathing forth a pious wish, / Will cram his belly full of fish.
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The Careful Angler Chose His Nook is listed on Textopian as a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson, dated 1882 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Date: 1882 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Writing, Descriptive Literature, Romantic Literature, Meditative/Philosophical
- Length: 72 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The title's rhythmic structure and lyrical quality suggest verse rather than prose, consistent with Stevenson's poetic works.
- Nature Writing — The focus on an angler choosing a fishing spot emphasizes observation and appreciation of natural settings and outdoor environments.
- Descriptive Literature — The careful selection of a nook suggests detailed, contemplative description of place and atmosphere, characteristic of Stevenson's descriptive style.
- Romantic Literature — The contemplative tone and focus on solitude in nature align with Romantic period themes favored by Stevenson.
Tags
poetry · children's literature · fishing · angling · nature · riverside · outdoors · pastoral · humor · playfulness · observation · quietness
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- A Lowden Sabbath Morn (1916)
- Songs of Travel and Other Verses (1908)
- Prayers Written At Vailima (1916)
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