A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson

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Author Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Illustrator Robinson, Charles, 1870-1937
Title A Child's Garden of Verses
Note Reading ease score: 72.2 (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:
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#25611 (----; B & W illustrations)
#25617 (1900; Illustrations in Color)
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Summary "A Child's Garden of Verses" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of poetry for children written in the late 19th century. This beautifully illustrated work captures the essence of childhood, highlighting the joys, wonders, and simple pleasures of being a child in a nostalgic and whimsical manner. With its gentle themes and charming verse, the book likely explores the world from a child's perspective, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of innocence and imagination. The collection features various poems that evoke the beauty of nature, the thrill of adventure, and the warmth of home. Stevenson writes about playful scenarios like sailing in a pond, enjoying the simple joys of life, and the reflections on time spent with family and friends. Each poem paints a vivid picture of childhood experiences, such as playing with toys, exploring gardens, and dreaming about distant lands. Themes of curiosity, imagination, and the passage of time resonate throughout, making "A Child's Garden of Verses" a timeless tribute to the light-hearted and imaginative world of children. (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. 25610
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 8, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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