Buie Annajohn by Bliss Carman (1909)
"BUIE ANNAJOHN" is a poem written by Bliss Carman in 1912. The poem tells the story of a man named Buie Annjohn, who is described as a "mighty hunter" and a "wanderer of the wilderness." The poem explores themes of adventure, freedom, and the human desire for something more than the mundane routine of everyday life. Through the use of vivid imagery and rich language, Carman creates a sense of excitement and wonder as Buie Annjohn embarks on his journey through the wilderness. Despite the poem's focus on adventure and exploration, it also touches on themes of loneliness and isolation, highlighting the human need for connection and community. Overall, "BUIE ANNAJOHN" is a powerful and evocative poem that captures the spirit of adventure and the human desire for something more.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1909 · Genre: Biography · 302 words
First lines
Buie Annajohn was the king's black mare, Buie, Buie, Buie Annajohn! Satin was her coat and silk was her hair, Buie Annajohn, The young king's own. March with the white moon, march with the sun, March with the merry men, Buie Annajohn!
Buie Annajohn, when the dew lay hoar, (Buie, Buie, Buie Annajohn! ) Down through the meadowlands went to war, -- Buie Annajohn, The young king's own. March by the river road, march by the dune, March with the merry men, Buie Annajohn!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography
- Length: 302 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Biography — The book 'Buie Annajohn' by Bliss Carman is a biography of its titular character.
Tags
poetry · nature · love · loss · longing · melancholy · memory · time · agony · ecstasy · desire · yearning