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 enchanting book explores the imagination and daily experiences of childhood, inviting readers into a whimsical world where simple joys and adventures abound. The poems reflect a child's perspective on the natural world, playtime, and the comforting routines of home. The collection features a series of poems that capture various aspectsof childhood, from the wonder of a child's imagination in poems like "My Shadow" and "The Swing" to the nostalgic reflections of "Farewell to the Farm" and "Looking-Glass River." Stevenson skillfully evokes the innocence and curiosity of youth, describing playful landscapes, beloved toys, and cherished moments with family. Each poem exudes a sense of joy and simplicity, celebrating the beauty and richness of a child's world while also hinting at the bittersweet passage of time. The book remains a treasured classic for its ability to resonate with both children and adults, reminding us of the simple pleasures of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 |
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| Illustrator | Kirk, Maria Louise, 1860-1938 |
| Title | A Child's Garden of Verses |
| 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) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| 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. | 28722 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 199 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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