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
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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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