The Death and Burial of Cock Robin by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title The Death and Burial of Cock Robin
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Summary "The Death and Burial of Cock Robin" by Anonymous is a whimsical children’s poem likely created in the late 18th to early 19th century. This book takes the form of a narrative poem that recounts the demise of a fictional character, Cock Robin, and explores themes of community, death, and mourning through a playful cast of animal characters. The poem follows a structured format where various animals take turns answering questions about Cock Robin's death, each adding their part to the story. The Sparrow admits to killing Cock Robin with a bow and arrow, and various other animals describe their roles in witnessing the event, catching his blood, making his shroud, digging his grave, and participating in the funeral rites. Through its engaging rhymes and illustrations, the book showcases the interactions between birds and other creatures, highlighting themes of loss, love, and the communal aspects of grief as they bid farewell to Cock Robin. The overall tone is light-hearted, making it an enjoyable read for children while subtly addressing the serious concepts of mortality and mourning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Nursery rhymes
Subject Cock Robin (Fictitious character) -- Poetry
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EBook-No. 22921
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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