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Rhyme and Roll: An Illustrated Poem

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Rhyme and Roll is an illustrated poem written by renowned poet John Keats. The poem follows the journey of a ball as it rolls through a garden. Keats uses vivid imagery and sensory details to paint a picture of the ball's journey, from its initial bounce to its final resting place beneath a rose bush.

Rhyme and Roll: An Illustrated Poem Book

by Lisa Murphy

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4403 KB
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Print length	:	72 pages
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Rhyme and Roll is a delightful poem that celebrates the beauty of nature and the joys of childhood. It is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.

The Poem

I had a little ball of snow,

As white as any lamb,

And every day I made it grow,

By rolling it in my hand.

I rolled it up, and rolled it down,

And rolled it round and round,

And every day it grew so brown,

I thought it would not be found.

One day it grew so very large,

I could not hold it all,

And so I let it roll at large,

And down the hill it did fall.

It rolled and rolled, and rolled away,

And down into a hollow,

And there it stayed, and there it lay,

For years, and years to follow.

The Illustrations

The illustrations in Rhyme and Roll are by Edmund Dulac, a renowned French illustrator. Dulac's illustrations are full of life and movement, and they perfectly capture the spirit of Keats' poem. The illustrations include:

A young boy rolling a snowball
The snowball growing larger and larger
The snowball rolling down a hill
The snowball coming to rest beneath a rose bush

The illustrations in Rhyme and Roll are a perfect complement to the poem. They help to bring the poem to life and make it even more enjoyable for readers.

The Author

John Keats was born in London, England, in 1795. He was a poet, one of the main figures of the Romantic movement, and one of the most famous poets in the English language. He died in Rome, Italy, in 1821, at the age of 25.

Keats is best known for his sonnets and odes, which are full of beautiful imagery and passionate language. His most famous poems include "Ode to a Nightingale," "Ode on a Grecian Urn," and "Endymion."

The Legacy

Rhyme and Roll is a classic poem that continues to be enjoyed by readers of all ages. It is a testament to the power of poetry to capture the beauty of nature and the joys of childhood.

The poem has been adapted into several different forms, including a children's book, a song, and a ballet. It has also been translated into many different languages.

Rhyme and Roll is a timeless classic that will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Image Credits

The illustration of the boy rolling a snowball is by Edmund Dulac.
The illustration of the snowball growing larger and larger is by Edmund Dulac.
The illustration of the snowball rolling down a hill is by Edmund Dulac.
The illustration of the snowball coming to rest beneath a rose bush is by Edmund Dulac.

Rhyme and Roll: An Illustrated Poem Book

by Lisa Murphy

5 out of 5