A Fireside Vision by Bliss Carman

Name: A Fireside Vision
Author: Bliss Carman

A collection of poems that explore the themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience. The poems are written in a lyrical and imaginative style, with a focus on the beauty and mystery of the natural world.

By Bliss Carman · First published 1916 · Genre: Poetry, Canadian Literature · 246 words

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Once I walked the world enchanted / Through the scented woods of spring, / Hand in hand with Love, in rapture / Just to hear a bluebird sing.

Now the lonely winds of autumn / Moan about my gusty eaves, / As I sit beside the fire / Listening to the flying leaves.

As the dying embers settle / And the twilight falls apace, / Through the gloom I see a vision / Full of ardor, full of grace.

When the Architect of Beauty / Breathed the lyric soul in man, / Lo, the being that he fashioned / Was of such a mould and plan!

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Work type: Poem
Author: Bliss Carman
Date: 1916 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Canadian Literature
Length: 246 words
Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — Bliss Carman, the author, is known for his work as a poet and 'A Fireside Vision' is a collection of his poetry.
Canadian Literature — Bliss Carman is considered one of Canada's greatest poets, thus his works, including 'A Fireside Vision,' are significant contributions to Canadian Literature.