A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson
"A Child's Garden of Verses" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of children's poetry written in the late 19th century. This work artfully captures the innocence and imagination of childhood, addressing various themes such as nature, play, and the comforting aspects of home. The simplicity of the verses and the relatable experiences they describe make it an endearing read for both children and adults. The collection features a series of poemsthat evoke fond childhood memories and whimsical fantasies. From the playful adventures of children climbing trees and sailing imaginary ships to the serene imagery of nature seen through a child's eyes, each poem conveys a sense of wonder and joy. Stevenson presents both the mundane and magical aspects of childhood, inviting readers to explore universes of imagination, like the "Land of Nod" and "Block City". The verses encourage a connection with nature and the joy found in simple pleasures, making it a delightful exploration of a child's perspective on life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 |
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| Illustrator | Sheldon, Myrtle, 1893- |
| Title | A Child's Garden of Verses |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Child%27s_Garden_of_Verses |
| Note | Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #19722 (1916; B & W illustrations) #25608 (1905; Single Tone illustratons) #25609 (1905; Illustrations in Color) #25610 (1895; B & W illustrations) #25611 (----; B & W illustrations) #25617 (1900; Illustrations in Color) #28722 (1919; Illustrations in Color) |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Joseph R. Hauser, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19722 |
| Release Date | Nov 6, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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