A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson
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About this eBook
| Author | Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 |
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| Illustrator | Gutmann, Bessie Pease, 1876-1960 |
| Title | A Child's 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: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works in the International Children's Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "A Child's Garden of Verses" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a beloved collection of children's poetry written during the late 19th century. This book encompasses whimsical, imaginative verses that explore the world through a child’s eyes, touching upon themes of nature, play, and the joys of childhood. The poetry invites young readers into a fantastical realm where they can experience the essence of childhood wonder. The collection includes a wide variety of poems, each capturing a unique aspect of childhood experience. For instance, in “Bed in Summer,” the speaker laments having to go to bed while the sun is still shining, evoking a sense of longing for play. “My Shadow” playfully explores the curious relationship between a child and their shadow, personifying it with comical traits. The poems often reflect the simple joys found in everyday life, from adventures in imaginative realms to observations of nature and family. By drawing on the innocence and perspective of children, Stevenson's verses celebrate the beauty of youthful curiosity and the richness of a child’s inner world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 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. | 25608 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 136 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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