Question

Summary of "Tell us a tale" poem
by Edward Shirley

Answer 1

In this poem, the poet shows the love and affection his mother has for her sons.

Explanation:

• The Poem "Tell us a tale" has been composed by Edward Shirley.
• In this poem, the poet shows the love and affection his mother has for her sons.
• The poet insists her mother tell them a tale.
• He asks her to take his younger brother in her lap, while himself sits on the feet of his mother.
• After that their mother asks them what kind of tale they want to hear?
• They wish to listen to the tale of "Alladin".  
• This poem focuses on the old times when telling a tale to children was a daily practice of mothers.
• The poet emphasis the significance of old times, how the children used to spend some quality time with their parents.

Answer 2

What did the children ask their mother to do?