Love-Songs of Childhood

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Love-Songs of Childhood

by Eugene Field

EN·~1 hours·44 chapters

Chapters

44 total

LOVE-SONGS OF CHILDHOOD

0:01

By Eugene Field

0:45

THE ROCK-A-BY LADY

1:05

"BOOH!"

1:07

GARDEN AND CRADLE

0:44

THE NIGHT WIND

1:37

KISSING TIME

1:01

JEST 'FORE CHRISTMAS

2:29

BEARD AND BABY

1:07

THE DINKEY BIRD

1:39
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Description

A tender letter opens this collection, recalling the warm evenings when a beloved aunt sang the narrator to sleep. The verses flow like lullabies, each line a soft echo of childhood wonder, from poppies and fairies to the simple joy of a playful “Booh!” The poet’s language is both lyrical and mischievous, inviting listeners to drift back to the safe harbor of a rocking chair.

Within its pages you’ll find a parade of charming mini‑poems— the Rock‑a‑By Lady who tiptoes in with poppy‑crowned dreams, a garden stroll where sunbeams dance on tiny feet, and a night wind that howls a haunting “Yooooo” prompting whispered questions about mischief. The rhythm swings between gentle lullaby and bright, rollicking rhyme, capturing the delight and occasional fears of early years. Perfect for a quiet evening, these verses wrap the listener in nostalgia while celebrating the boundless imagination of childhood.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (59K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger

Release date

Jun 1, 2001

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Eugene Field

Eugene Field

1850–1895

Known as the “Poet of Childhood,” he blended playful imagination, gentle humor, and memorable rhythms in poems that still charm young readers. His lively newspaper writing and beloved verses made him one of America’s most popular literary figures of the late nineteenth century.

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