BARNEY McGEE by Bliss Carman (1907)
Barney McGee is a poem written by Bliss Carman in 1907. The poem tells the story of a man named Barney McGee, who is described as a "mighty hunter" and a "wild rover." The poem follows Barney's journey as he travels through the wilderness, encountering various animals and natural landscapes along the way. Despite his rugged exterior, Barney is revealed to be a sensitive and introspective person, struggling with feelings of loneliness and disillusionment. Ultimately, the poem ends on a note of hope and redemption, as Barney finds solace in the beauty of nature and the companionship of a loyal dog.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Literature · 1,172 words
First lines
Barney McGee, there's no end of good luck in you, / Will-o'-the-wisp, with a flicker of Puck in you, / Wild as a bull-pup and all of his pluck in you, -- / Let a man tread on your coat and he'll see! -- / Eyes like the lakes of Killarney for clarity, / Nose that turns up without any vulgarity, / Smile like a cherub, and hair that is carroty, -- / Wow, you're a rarity, Barney McGee! / Mellow as Tarragon, / Prouder than Aragon -- / Hardly a paragon, / You will agree -- / Here's all that's fine to you! / Books and old wine to you! / Girls be divine to you, / Barney McGee!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Drama, Literature
- Length: 1,172 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is a renowned poet and his book, 'BARNEY McGEE', is a collection of his poems which tends to align with the genre of Poetry.
- Drama — Given Carman's style of writing that often includes an element of dramatic narrative, 'BARNEY McGEE' may be classified under Drama.
- Literature — 'BARNEY McGEE' is also an example of Literature considering its strong narrative style and its appreciation as a significant literary work.
Tags
humor · satire · fantasy · adventure · magic · whimsy · surrealism · absurdity · parody · irony · wordplay · nonsense