
Compliment
by Eugene Field
'Compliment' Summary
The Compliment is a poem by Eugene Field about a man who gives a compliment to a woman he meets. The woman is flattered by the compliment, and the man is pleased with himself for having said it. The poem is written in a light-hearted and humorous tone, and it explores the themes of beauty, charm, and flattery. The poem begins with the man meeting the woman and being struck by her beauty. He tells her that she is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen, and that her beauty is like a flower in bloom. The woman is flattered by the man's compliment, and she thanks him for it. The man is pleased with himself for having said it, and he tells the woman that she is welcome. The poem ends with the man and woman parting ways, but the man is left with a feeling of satisfaction for having given the woman a compliment.Book Details
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Eugene Field
United States
Eugene Field Sr. was an American writer, best known for his children's poetry and humorous essays. He was known as the "poet of childhood". Field was born in St. Louis, Missouri at 634 S. Broadway wh...
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