A Child's Garden of Verses E-Book

Robert Louis Stevenson

• Herausgeber: Booksell-Verlag
• Kategorie: Poesie und Drama
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Beschreibung

In "A Child's Garden of Verses," Robert Louis Stevenson crafts a whimsical and poignant collection of poetry that captures the rich inner worlds of childhood. Written in a simple yet lyrical style, the verses evoke the joys, sorrows, and complexities of early life through observations of nature, play, and imagination. The work serves as a significant contribution to children's literature, encapsulating the innocence and wonder of youth while subtly addressing themes of transience and growth, thus positioning it within the broader context of Victorian literature that often juxtaposed childhood purity with the realities of adult life. Robert Louis Stevenson, a writer renowned for his adventurous narratives, drew inspiration from his own childhood experiences and vivid imagination. Raised in an environment steeped in storytelling, his fascination with the playground of nature and the landscapes of childhood informed his poetry. His own reflections on childhood encapsulated in this volume reflect a desire to celebrate the simple joys and profound revelations of youth, revealing his innate understanding of both children and the child within himself. For readers of all ages, "A Child's Garden of Verses" is a timeless exploration of childhood wonderment and the complexities of growing up. It is an essential read for parents, educators, and anyone who cherishes the beauty of language and the depth of childhood experience, inviting us to engage with the world with a child's eyes. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

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Robert Louis Stevenson

A Child's Garden of Verses

Published by Good Press, 2022

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EAN 4057664134080

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ILLUSTRATIONS

BED IN SUMMER

A THOUGHT

AT THE SEA-SIDE

YOUNG NIGHT-THOUGHT

WHOLE DUTY OF CHILDREN

RAIN

PIRATE STORY

FOREIGN LANDS

WINDY NIGHTS

TRAVEL

SINGING

LOOKING FORWARD

A GOOD PLAY

WHERE GO THE BOATS?

AUNTIE'S SKIRTS

THE LAND OF COUNTERPANE

THE LAND OF NOD

MY SHADOW

SYSTEM

A GOOD BOY

ESCAPE AT BEDTIME

MARCHING SONG

THE COW

HAPPY THOUGHT

THE WIND

KEEPSAKE MILL

GOOD AND BAD CHILDREN

FOREIGN CHILDREN

THE SUN TRAVELS

THE LAMPLIGHTER

MY BED IS A BOAT

THE MOON

THE SWING

TIME TO RISE

LOOKING-GLASS RIVER

FAIRY BREAD

FROM A RAILWAY CARRIAGE

WINTER-TIME

THE HAYLOFT

FAREWELL TO THE FARM

NORTH-WEST PASSAGE

THE CHILD ALONE

THE UNSEEN PLAYMATE

MY SHIP AND I

MY KINGDOM

PICTURE-BOOKS IN WINTER

MY TREASURES

BLOCK CITY

THE LAND OF STORY-BOOKS

ARMIES IN THE FIRE

THE LITTLE LAND

GARDEN DAYS

NIGHT AND DAY

NEST EGGS

THE FLOWERS

SUMMER SUN

THE DUMB SOLDIER

AUTUMN FIRES

THE GARDENER

HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS

ENVOYS

TO WILLIE AND HENRIETTA

TO MY MOTHER

TO AUNTIE

TO MINNIE

TO MY NAME-CHILD

TO ANY READER

THE SCRIBNER ILLUSTRATED CLASSICS

ILLUSTRATIONS

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FROM DRAWINGS IN COLOR BY JESSIE WILLCOX SMITH

FACING PAGEBed in Summer4

In winter I get up at nightAnd dress by yellow candle-light.

Foreign Lands10

I held the trunk with both my handsAnd looked abroad on foreign lands.

The Land of Counterpane18

I was the giant great and stillThat sits upon the pillow-hill,

My Shadow20

He stays so close beside me, he's a coward you can see;I'd think shame to stick to nursie as that shadow sticks to me!

Foreign Children34

Little Indian, Sioux or Crow,Little frosty Eskimo,Little Turk or Japanee,Oh! don't you wish that you were me?

Looking-glass River42

We can see our coloured facesFloating on the shaken pool

The Hayloft48

Oh, what a joy to clamber there,Oh, what a place for play,With the sweet, the dim, the dusty air,The happy hills of hay!

North-west Passage50

And face with an undaunted treadThe long black passage up to bed.

Picture-books in Winter64

Water now is turned to stoneNurse and I can walk upon;Still we find the flowing brooksIn the picture story-books.

The Little Land74

I have just to shut my eyesTo go sailing through the skies—To go sailing far awayTo the pleasant Land of Play;

The Flowers84

All the names I know from nurse:Gardener's garters, Shepherd's purse,Bachelor's buttons, Lady's smock,And the Lady Hollyhock.

To Auntie100

What did the other children do?And what were childhood, wanting you?

A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES

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BED IN SUMMER

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In winter I get up at nightAnd dress by yellow candle-light.In summer, quite the other way,I have to go to bed by day.

I have to go to bed and seeThe birds still hopping on the tree,Or hear the grown-up people's feetStill going past me in the street.

And does it not seem hard to you,When all the sky is clear and blue,And I should like so much to play,To have to go to bed by day?

Mary

Hans

A THOUGHT

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It is very nice to thinkThe world is full of meat and drink,With little children saying graceIn every Christian kind of place.

Biddy

Fifine