A Lyric by Bliss Carman (1907)
"A Lyric" is a collection of poems written by Bliss Carman in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, nature, and the human condition, with a focus on the beauty and complexity of life. The poems are characterized by their concise and direct language, which creates a sense of intimacy and immediacy between the reader and the poet. Through her use of imagery and symbolism, Carman invites the reader to contemplate the deeper meanings of life and the world around us. Overall, "A Lyric" is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant collection that showcases Carman's mastery of poetry.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism · 259 words
First lines
Oh, once I could not understand The sob within the throat of spring, -- The shrilling of the frogs, nor why The birds so passionately sing.
That was before your beauty came And stooped to teach my soul desire, When on these mortal lips you laid The magic and immortal fire.
I wondered why the sea should seem So gray, so lonely, and so old; The sigh of level-driving snows In winter so forlornly cold.
I wondered what it was could give The scarlet autumn pomps their pride. And paint with colors not of earth The glory of the mountainside.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism
- Length: 259 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman was a preeminent Canadian poet known for his lyric poetry. The title itself, 'A Lyric,' indicates a poem or set of poems which are typically musical in nature and express personal emotions or feelings.
- Romanticism — Carman's work often showcases the Romanticism which is evident in the creation of emotional, imaginative and natural world imagery typically associated with this genre.
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poetry · nature · symbolism · romanticism · canadian literature · 19th century literature · literary analysis · criticism · aesthetics · beauty · language · imagery