A Stein Song by Bliss Carman (1910)
The poem explores the idea of a person's soul being trapped in their physical body and longing to break free and soar like a bird. The speaker describes the confinement of their earthly form and the desire to transcend it, reaching for something greater and more meaningful. Please provide your question or request.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1910 · Genre: Poetry, Canadian Literature · 284 words
First lines
Give a rouse, then, in the Maytime For a life that knows no fear! Turn night-time into daytime With the sunlight of good cheer! For it's always fair weather When good fellows get together, With a stein on the table and a good song ringing clear.
When the wind comes up from Cuba And the birds are on the wing, And our hearts are patting juba To the banjo of the spring, Then it's no wonder whether The boys will get together, With a stein on the table and a cheer for everything.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Canadian Literature
- Length: 284 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book 'A Stein Song' is a collection of poems by Bliss Carman, making it fall under the category of poetry.
- Canadian Literature — The author, Bliss Carman, is a notable figure in Canadian literature. His works including 'A Stein Song' effectively bring out distinct Canadian themes and settings.
Tags
poetry · nature · love · longing · melancholy · wanderlust · solitude · inspiration · creativity · imagination · symbolism · metaphor