A More Ancient Mariner by Bliss Carman
More Ancient Mariner is a collection of poems by Bliss Carman, a Canadian poet and literary critic. The poems in this collection explore themes of nature, love, and mortality. Carman's writing is characterized by its lyrical beauty and its exploration of the human experience. The collection begins with a poem about the sea, which serves as a metaphor for life and death. This poem is followed by a series of poems about love, including one about a woman who is in love with a sailor. Other poems explore the beauty of nature, the power of the imagination, and the inevitability of death. The collection ends with a poem about the power of the imagination, which serves as a reminder that life is full of possibilities. Throughout the collection, Carman's writing is filled with vivid imagery and a deep appreciation for the beauty of the natural world. More Ancient Mariner is a timeless collection of poems that will appeal to readers of all ages.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1891 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Nature Writing, Mysticism · 630 words
First lines
The swarthy bee is a buccaneer, / A burly velveted rover, / Who loves the booming wind in his ear / As he sails the seas of clover.
A waif of the goblin pirate crew, / With not a soul to deplore him, / He steers for the open verge of blue / With the filmy world before him.
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A More Ancient Mariner is listed on Textopian as a short story by Bliss Carman, dated 1891 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Poetry, Nature Writing, Mysticism, Philosophical Poetry
- Length: 630 words
- Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romantic Poetry — The title of the book, 'A More Ancient Mariner', is a reference to the poem 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, which is a classic example of Romantic poetry. The book is written by Bliss Carman, a Canadian poet who was part of the Confederation Poets, a group of Canadian poets who wrote in the Romantic style.
- Nature Writing — Carman's poetry often focuses on nature and the natural world, and his work has been described as 'nature writing'. This book is likely to contain similar themes and writing styles.
- Mysticism — Carman's poetry often contains elements of mysticism, and his work has been described as 'mystical poetry'. This book is likely to contain similar themes and writing styles.
- Philosophical Poetry — Carman's poetry often contains philosophical themes, and his work has been described as 'philosophical poetry'. This book is likely to contain similar themes and writing styles.
Tags
poetry · nature · sea · adventure · exploration · mythology · romanticism · imagination · journey · maritime · symbolism · spirituality