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Love-Songs of Childhood

Love-Songs of Childhood

By Eugene Field

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Love-Songs of Childhood

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In "Love-Songs of Childhood," Eugene Field presents a tender collection of poems that delve into the unfettered joys and poignant sorrows of childhood. Crafting his verses with a melodic charm, Field employs a rhythmic style characterized by playful language, vivid imagery, and a profound sense of nostalgia. The collection captures the innocence and whimsy of youth, painting scenes that resonate with readers across generations, all the while demonstrating the Victorian poetic tradition's emphasis on emotion and nature. Eugene Field, often celebrated for his contributions to children's literature, was deeply influenced by his own experiences and reflections on innocence. Born in 1850, Field's background in journalism and poetry provided him with a keen understanding of language, allowing him to weave everyday experiences into artful verse. His longing for the simplicity of youth and his keen observations of children further inspired this timeless collection, imbuing it with sincerity and warmth. This enchanting volume is highly recommended for readers of all ages who seek to revisit the tender moments of their childhood. Field's deft lyrical touch will resonate with anyone yearning for the simplicity and innocence so often lost in adulthood, making "Love-Songs of Childhood" a poignant addition to any literary collection.

Family Poetic Dream World Memory Grief Healing

Audiobook details

GenrePoetry

Length1 hr 4 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateSep 16, 2022

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1THE ROCK-A-BY LADY

22THE HUMMING TOP

2&quot;BOOH!&quot;

23LADY BUTTON-EYES

3GARDEN AND CRADLE

24THE RIDE TO BUMPVILLE

4THE NIGHT WIND

25THE BROOK

5KISSING TIME

26PICNIC-TIME

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6JEST &#x27;FORE CHRISTMAS

27SHUFFLE-SHOON AND AMBER-LOCKS

7BEARD AND BABY

28THE SHUT-EYE TRAIN

8THE DINKEY BIRD

29LITTLE-OH DEAR

9THE DRUM

30THE FLY-AWAY HORSE

10THE DEAD BABE

31SWING HIGH AND SWING LOW

11THE HAPPY HOUSEHOLD

32WHEN I WAS A BOY

12SO, SO, ROCK-A-BY SO!

33AT PLAY

13THE SONG OF LUDDY-DUD

34A VALENTINE

14THE DUEL

35LITTLE ALL-ALONEY

15GOOD-CHILDREN STREET

36SEEIN&#x27; THINGS

16THE DELECTABLE BALLAD OF THE WALLER LOT

37THE CUNNIN&#x27; LITTLE THING

17THE STORK

38THE DOLL&#x27;S WOOING

18THE BOTTLE TREE

39INSCRIPTION FOR MY LITTLE SON&#x27;S SILVER PLATE

19GOOGLY-GOO

40FISHERMAN JIM&#x27;S KIDS

20THE BENCH-LEGGED FYCE

41&quot;FIDDLE-DEE-DEE&quot;

21LITTLE MISS BRAG

42OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY

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