Question

how does the speaker describe the land of play in the poem The Little Land by Robert Louis Stevenson ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The poem begins with the speaker describing how in the evening when his parents are doing nothing but sitting around and talking, he escapes behind the sofa. From his place of concealment, he delves into the “land of story-books.” He explores the stories that he has read before, and enters into new ones. From his hiding place, the boy can see and experience the entire world.

This time of exploration thrills him as he is able to see lions, and prowl around the fire lit camps. The evening eventually comes to an end and his “nurse” tells him it’s time for bed. He longs to remain in his “camp” of books, but ventures on to the bed. He will return the next day.