A Song for Marna by Bliss Carman
The poem tells the story of a woman named Marna who is mourning the loss of her lover. She sings a song to him, remembering their time together and the love they shared. What is the central theme of the poem?
By Bliss Carman · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Drama · 126 words
First lines
Dame of the night of hair / Like blue smoke blown! / World yet undreamed-of there / Lurks to be known.
Dame of the dizzy eyes, / Lure of dim quests! / World of what midnights lies / Under thy breasts!
Dame of the quench of love, / Give me to quaff! / There's all the world's made of / Under thy laugh.
Dame of the dare of gods, / Let the sky lower! / Time, give the world for odds, -- / I choose this hour.
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A Song for Marna is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1902 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Drama
- Length: 126 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is known for his poetic compositions, and 'A Song For Marna' is one of his creations that express his poetic mastery.
- Romantic — The book involves elements of romance as denoted by its title – 'A Song For Marna'. This suggests a musical tribute to a person, which often involves feelings of love and affection.
- Drama — The work is of a dramatic nature, making use of expressive language and imagery to convey emotion.
Tags
poetry · nature · love · loss · grief · longing · memory · melancholy · wildness · freedom · isolation · solitude