ACROSS THE TABLE. To A. L. L
Bliss Carman's "Across the Table" is a poem that explores the intimate and emotional connection between two people who are sitting across from each other. The speaker describes the way the light falls on the face of the person opposite, creating a sense of warmth and closeness. The poem also touches on themes of love, longing, and the passage of time.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Canadian Literature · 154 words
First lines
Here's to you, Arthur! You and I Have seen a lot of stormy weather, Since first we clinked cups on the sly At school together.
The winds of fate have had their will And blown our crafts so far apart We hardly knew if either still Were on the chart.
But now I know the love of man Is more than time or space or fate, And laugh to scorn the powers that ban, With you for mate.
It's good to have you sitting by, Old man, to prove the world no botch, To shame the devil with your eye And pass the Scotch.
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ACROSS THE TABLE. To A. L. L is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Canadian Literature
- Length: 154 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman was a prolific poet and 'Across the Table. To A.L.L' is one of his written works. His style frequently embellishes themes related to nature, beauty and philosophy, and is usually expressed in the rhythmic verse of poetry.
- Canadian Literature — Bliss Carman is counted among the most important figures of Canadian literature. He greatly contributed to the less represented Canadian literature, making this genre a part of ‘Across the Table. To A.L.L’ through his heritage and the representation and reflection of his surroundings and experiences.
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poetry · relationships · love · loss · grief · memory · longing · yearning · desire · intimacy · connection · emotions