Biography: Eugene Field (1850-1895)

According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, "Eugene Field, Sr. [who was born on this day in 1850] was an American writer, best known for his children's poetry and humorous essays. He was known as the 'poet of childhood.'" To read more about him, click here.

Eugene Field, Sr.

"Little Boy Blue" by Eugene Field (1850-1895)

For decades, Eugene Field's poem "Little Boy Blue" has made some people wonder and others weep. Sentimental, yes; but something is being said in that poem. To read an article about and the text of the poem, click on the following link: "Little Boy Blue" (poem)

Eugene Field

(born on this day in 1850)