Aphrodite of the foam

Name: Aphrodite of the foam
Author: Bliss Carman

Aphrodite of the Foam is a poem written by Bliss Carman in 1904. The poem tells the story of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, who is born from the foam of the sea. The poem explores themes of love, beauty, and the power of nature. What is the significance of the title "Aphrodite of the Foam"?

By Bliss Carman · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Mythology · 68 words

First lines

Aphrodite of the foam, Who hast given all good gifts, And made Sappho at thy will Love so greatly and so much,

Ah, how comes it my frail heart Is so fond of all things fair, I can never choose between Gorgo and Andromeda?

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Work type: Poem
Author: Bliss Carman
Date: 1904 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romance, Mythology
Length: 68 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Poetry — This is a collection of lyrical poetry by Bliss Carman, which primarily revolves around themes of love and natural beauty.
Romance — The book contains various poetic depictions of love and romance, primarily focusing on the Greek goddess Aphrodite who is the epitome of love and beauty in Greek mythology.
Mythology — There are numerous allusions and references to Greek mythology throughout the collection, with a key focus on Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation.