My Shadow
'My Shadow' Summary
In the poem "My Shadow," a young child playfully interacts with his shadow, describing its antics and comparing it to a variety of things, such as a dog, a horse, and a slave. Through these imaginative comparisons, the poem explores themes of childhood innocence, the power of imagination, and the bond between a child and their shadow, which represents both their playful side and their subconscious. The poem's simple yet vivid language captures the essence of a child's imagination and their ability to find wonder in the ordinary. It is a celebration of childhood and a reminder of the importance of embracing imagination and play.Book Details
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Scotland
Stevenson's critical essays on literature contain "few sustained analyses of style of content". In "A Penny Plain and Two-pence Coloured" (1884) he suggests that his own approach owed much to the exag...
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