A New England June by Bliss Carman
The poem explores the beauty and tranquility of a New England summer. The speaker describes the season's vibrant colors, the sound of birds chirping, and the warmth of the sun on their skin. The poem also touches on themes of nostalgia and longing, as the speaker reflects on past summers and the fleeting nature of time.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Regionalism · 530 words
First lines
_These things I remember Of New England June, Like a vivid day-dream In the azure noon, While one haunting figure Strays through every scene, Like the soul of beauty Through her lost demesne._
Gardens full of roses And peonies a-blow In the dewy morning, Row on stately row, Spreading their gay patterns, Crimson, pied and cream, Like some gorgeous fresco Or an Eastern dream.
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A New England June is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1918 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Regionalism
- Length: 530 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is a renowned poet, and 'A New England June' is a collection of his poems.
- Nature — The book delves into the beauty and serenity of New England's natural environment, making it a part of the nature genre.
- Regionalism — The book thoroughly captures the essence of New England, thereby fitting into the regionalism genre.
Tags
Nature poetry · New England setting · Summer imagery · Seasonal change · Romanticism · Symbolism · Imagery · Metered verse · Lyrical · Elegiac · Contemplative · Reflective