A Song by the Shore by Bliss Carman
Bliss Carman's A Song by the Shore is a collection of poems that explore the beauty of nature and the power of the human spirit. The poems are divided into four sections: Nature, Love, Life, and Death. In Nature, Carman celebrates the beauty of the natural world, from the sea to the stars. In Love, he explores the power of love and its ability to transcend time and space. In Life, he reflects on the joys and sorrows of life, and in Death, he contemplates the mysteries of death and the afterlife. Throughout the collection, Carman's lyrical language and vivid imagery evoke a sense of wonder and awe. A Song by the Shore is a timeless collection of poems that will inspire readers to appreciate the beauty of nature and the power of the human spirit.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1891 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing · 125 words
First lines
"Lose and love" is love's first art; So it was with thee and me, For I first beheld thy heart On the night I last saw thee. Pine-woods and mysteries! Sea-sands and sorrows! Hearts fluttered by a breeze That bodes dark morrows, morrows, -- Bodes dark morrows!
Moonlight in sweet overflow Poured upon the earth and sea! Lovelight with intenser glow In the deeps of thee and me! Clasped hands and silences! Hearts faint and throbbing! The weak wind sighing in the trees! The strong surf sobbing, sobbing, -- The strong surf sobbing!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing, Realism
- Length: 125 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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- Poetry — The title of the book suggests that it is a collection of poems written by Bliss Carman.
- Romanticism — The title of the book implies that the poems are likely to be romantic in nature.
- Nature Writing — The title of the book suggests that the poems may be about nature and the shore.
- Realism — Bliss Carman is known for writing in a realistic style, so the poems may be realistic in nature.
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nature · ocean · poetry · romance · melancholy · beauty · reflection · serenity · landscape · nostalgia · love · tranquility