A Seamark by Bliss Carman (1908)
"Sea-Mark" is a poem written by Bliss Carman in 1907. The poem explores the idea of the sea as a symbol of the subconscious mind and the emotions that reside within it. The speaker of the poem reflects on the way the sea seems to hold secrets and mysteries, and how it can evoke feelings of both peace and turmoil. Throughout the poem, Carman uses imagery and metaphor to convey the idea that the sea is a place of transformation and healing, where one can escape the troubles of everyday life and find solace in its vastness and power.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Literature, Canadian Literature · 1,437 words
First lines
_A Threnody for Robert Louis Stevenson_
Cold, the dull cold! What ails the sun, And takes the heart out of the day? What makes the morning look so mean, The Common so forlorn and gray?
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A Seamark is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1908 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literature, Canadian Literature, Nature Poetry
- Length: 1,437 words
- Structure: 1 section, 39 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman primarily wrote poetry, and A Seamark is a collection of his poems.
- Literature — The book showcases Carman's unique style of writing, as seen through his creative use of language and literary techniques.
- Canadian Literature — Bliss Carman, being a prominent figure in Canadian literature, articulates themes that are relevant and significant to Canadian society and culture.
- Nature Poetry — Many of Carman's poems draw heavily on themes related to nature and the physical beauty of the outdoors, which are also featured in A Seamark.
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poetry · sea · nature · mystery · adventure · fantasy · symbolism · metaphor · imagery · inspiration · emotions · human condition