Project Gutenberg 2005-11-13 Public domain in the USA. 175 Stephens, H. L. (Henry Louis) 1824 1882 Stephens, Henry Louis Death and Burial of Poor Cock Robin E-text prepared by Jason Isbell, Cori Samuel, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Death and Burial of Poor Cock Robin" by H. L. Stephens is a children's narrative poem published during the mid-19th century. This book is a whimsical account that utilizes a rhyming structure, recounting the story of the titular character, Cock Robin, who meets an untimely death. The book engages young readers with its rhythmic verses and charming illustrations, capturing the essence of a traditional children's tale. The story begins with the tragic death of Cock Robin, who is killed by a Sparrow. As news of his demise spreads, various birds come forth to take on different roles in the funeral arrangements, showcasing a sense of community and responsibility among them. Characters such as the Owl who digs the grave, the Rook who officiates the ceremony, and the Dove who mourns illustrate a playful yet poignant portrayal of mourning. Ultimately, the narrative serves as both a lighthearted tale for children and a whimsical exploration of themes such as death, community, and the cycles of life in the animal kingdom. The tale concludes with the Sparrow being punished, thus providing a moral undertone typical of fables. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Children's poetry Nursery rhymes Cock Robin (Fictitious character) -- Poetry PZ Text Children's Picture Books Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 33782 2025-08-07T09:53:00.768143 text/html 30654 2020-12-12T21:51:40 text/html 1287975 2025-08-07T09:53:02.591153 application/epub+zip 1286615 2025-08-07T09:53:01.208152 application/epub+zip 77260 2025-08-07T09:53:00.990157 application/epub+zip 1317829 2025-08-07T09:53:03.858121 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1310228 2025-08-07T09:53:02.371156 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 103373 2022-09-08T09:02:48.289485 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 24567 2025-08-07T09:53:00.553262 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24648 2020-12-12T21:51:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19304 2025-08-07T09:53:03.988107 application/rdf+xml 24240 2025-08-07T09:53:01.056148 image/jpeg 3685 2025-08-07T09:53:01.024121 image/jpeg 1214162 2020-12-12T21:51:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 8359 2020-12-12T21:51:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 1214427 2025-08-07T09:53:00.816124 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia