A Child's Garden of Verses: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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A Child's Garden of Verses is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stevenson, Robert Louis (1850–1894).
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"A Child's Garden of Verses" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of 64 poems published in 1885. Written from a child's perspective, these verses capture the wonder and imagination of childhood through the eyes of young speakers. The Scottish author dedicated this influential work to his childhood nurse, Alison Cunningham. The collection has been reprinted countless times in illustrated editions and widely imitated, establishing itself as one of the most significant children's literary works of the 19th century.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Child's Garden of Verses
- Author credits: Stevenson, Robert Louis (1850–1894)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children's poetry, English
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Poetry
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