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

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

2001-06-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Eugene Field

Eugene Field

1850–1895

Beloved for playful poems like "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod," this American writer mixed newspaper wit with a warm, child-centered imagination. His work made him one of the best-known poets for young readers in the late 19th century.

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