This book contains the following stories:
A Child's Garden of Verses"is a collection of poetry written by Robert Louis Stevenson. First published in 1885, this charming and timeless collection is intended for children and captures the wonder, imagination, and innocent perspective of childhood. The poems touch on various themes, including nature, play, dreams, and the world as seen through a child's eyes. Here are some highlights from the collection:
"Bed in Summer": A poem that contrasts the freedom and joy of summer days with the struggles of bedtime during the same season.
"The Land of Counterpane": A whimsical poem about a child who imagines his bed as a landscape for his toy soldiers and adventures.
"My Shadow": A poem about a child's fascination with their own shadow, imagining it as a separate entity.
"The Swing": A joyful poem describing the sensation of swinging high on a swing and the exhilaration it brings.
"My Bed Is a Boat": A playful poem where a child's bed is compared to a boat on imaginary seas.
"Windy Nights": A poem that evokes the mystery and excitement of a windy night, imagining it as a time when trees and objects come to life.
"The Land of Nod": A dreamy poem that explores the magical world of dreams and the place where children go when they drift off to sleep.
"From a Railway Carriage": A fast-paced poem that captures the fleeting scenes seen from a moving train.
"Where Go the Boats?": A contemplative poem that ponders the destination of small paper boats set adrift in a stream.
"Foreign Lands": A poem that imagines the curiosity and intrigue a child might feel about far-off places.
"The Moon": A short poem that portrays the moon as a friendly presence in the night sky.
"My Shadow": A playful poem in which the speaker muses about the nature of his own shadow.
The collection as a whole reflects Stevenson's ability to capture the innocence and imagination of childhood, creating a world where ordinary experiences are transformed into magical and captivating moments. "A Child's Garden of Verses" remains a beloved classic of children's literature, cherished for its evocative language, vivid imagery, and nostalgic themes.
