![]() ![]() It always stays with the tree and focuses on her feelings and conversations with the boy. The boy speaks of house and family and boats but the narrative never shifts there. ![]() The tree is the constant existence in this narrative. From the date of its release, it had numerous interpretations, both positive and negative, so much so that it got labeled as ‘one of the most divisive books of children’s literature.’ Setting of the poem: The poem revolves around one place, the forest and two characters, the boy and the tree. It is a children’s picture book and one of the most notable works of Silverstein. About The Giving Tree: ‘The Giving Tree’ is written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein in the year 1964. He died in 1999 of a heart attack at the age of 68. His style of writing poetry which was laidback and conversational was easy to understand by the general populace. He received many prestigious awards for his works including two Grammy awards. His most notable works include ‘Where the Sidewalk Ends’, ‘The Giving Tree’ and ‘A Boy Named Sue’. ![]() He was in his lifetime a poet, a singer and songwriter, a cartoonist and author of many children’s books. About Shel Silverstein: Born in 1930, in the City of Chicago, U.S., Sheldon Allan Silverstein went on to become a man of many talents. ![]()
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