A Vagabond Song by Bliss Carman
The poem follows the journey of a vagabond who wanders through various landscapes and experiences, reflecting on life and the passing of time. What is the significance of the line "The world was all before me, where I went"?
By Bliss Carman · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Canadian Literature, Nature Poetry · 134 words
First lines
There is something in the autumn that is native to my blood -- Touch of manner, hint of mood; And my heart is like a rhyme, With the yellow and the purple and the crimson keeping time.
The scarlet of the maples can shake me like a cry Of bugles going by. And my lonely spirit thrills To see the frosty asters like a smoke upon the hills.
There is something in October sets the gypsy blood astir; We must rise and follow her, When from every hill of flame She calls and calls each vagabond by name.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Canadian Literature, Nature Poetry
- Length: 134 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is renowned as a poet, and 'A Vagabond Song' is a collection of his poems.
- Canadian Literature — Bliss Carman was a prominent figure in Canadian Literature, contributing significantly with his poetry.
- Nature Poetry — This book's poems have themes revolved around the natural world, its beauty and solace, placing it in the genre of nature poetry.
Tags
Poetry · Travel · Nature · Love · Mysticism · Spirituality · Existentialism · Philosophy · Inspiration · Motivation · Self-discovery · Personal growth