Well, in terms of 'big chill poems', Edgar Allan Poe's works often have that dark and chilly atmosphere. His poem 'The Raven' is a great example. The repetitive and melancholic tone gives a feeling of coldness. Regarding short stories, Ray Bradbury's 'There Will Come Soft Rains' is a short story that has a rather desolate and 'big chill' feel. It's about a house that continues to function in a post - apocalyptic world, which is quite haunting.
Sure. 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T.S. Eliot can be considered as a 'big chill' poem. It has a sense of existential angst and a rather cool, detached mood. As for short stories, 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman has a kind of creeping unease and 'big chill' factor. It shows the psychological state of the protagonist in a very disturbing way.
In 'big chill poems', often there's a sense of isolation. The poet might use cold or desolate imagery like a barren landscape or a lonely figure in the snow. The tone can be melancholic or even a bit nihilistic. For short stories in this category, there's usually an unexpected twist. It might start off ordinary but then lead to a very dark or disturbing ending, like a sudden revelation of a character's true nature or a terrifying event that was not anticipated.
A lovely Christmas poem is 'Christmas Bells' by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It was written during a difficult time in Longfellow's life, yet it still manages to capture the spirit of Christmas with its references to the bells that ring out the glad tidings. As for short stories, 'The Little Match Girl' by Hans Christian Andersen is a classic. It's a poignant tale of a poor girl on a cold Christmas Eve, which makes us think about the less fortunate during the holiday.
Well, 'The Owl and the Pussy - cat' by Edward Lear is a very funny poem. It's about an owl and a pussy - cat going to sea in a beautiful pea - green boat. For short stories, 'The Stolen Bacillus' by H. G. Wells has some humorous moments. It's about a scientist and a rather strange encounter with a man who steals what he thinks is a dangerous germ, but there are comical misunderstandings along the way.
One great Christmas short story is 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. These ghosts show him his past, present, and future, and through this he has a change of heart. It's a classic that really captures the spirit of Christmas and the importance of kindness and generosity.
One funny short story is 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. It's about a hare who is overconfident in his speed and takes a nap during a race against a slow - moving tortoise. The tortoise, with his steady pace, ends up winning the race. It teaches us not to be too arrogant. As for a funny poem, 'Jabberwocky' by Lewis Carroll is full of made - up words and a wild adventure of a boy slaying a strange creature. It's both humorous and imaginative.
Yes. A very funny poem is 'The Owl and the Pussy - cat' by Edward Lear. It tells a silly and charming story in verse. Regarding short stories, 'How Much Land Does a Man Need?' by Leo Tolstoy has some darkly humorous elements. Also, Roald Dahl's short stories like 'Lamb to the Slaughter' are full of unexpected and funny twists.
Sure. For children poems, 'The Cat and the Fiddle' is a classic. It has a fun rhyming scheme that kids love. As for short stories, 'The Little Red Hen' is great. It teaches kids about the value of hard work in a simple and engaging way.
The Big Chill is a story that centers around a reunion of old friends. They face the reality of grown-up life and confront the memories and emotions from their college days. It's a tale of friendship, love, and the challenges of adulthood.
Well, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' is a well - known Christmas poem that has been loved for generations. In terms of short stories, 'Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus' is a beautiful one. It's about a little girl's letter to the editor asking if Santa is real, and the heart - felt response she gets. These works are full of the Christmas spirit, with themes of love, giving, and magic.
Well, there are many short poems. 'Fog' by Carl Sandburg is quite good. Regarding funny pet stories, my neighbor's dog used to howl every time the mailman came. It thought it was protecting the house but it was just so funny because the mailman was a very nice guy. And it never stopped even after seeing the mailman every day.