Christmas Song by Bliss Carman
The narrative revolves around a protagonist who is struggling to find meaning and purpose in their life during the holiday season. The story explores themes of loneliness, disconnection, and the commercialization of Christmas. As the protagonist navigates through the crowded streets and festive markets, they are confronted with the superficiality of those around them. They begin to question the true nature of Christmas and whether it has become a hollow tradition devoid of genuine emotional connection. The narrative is characterized by a sense of melancholy and introspection, as the protagonist grapples with their own feelings of isolation and disconnection from others.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Classic literature · 160 words
First lines
Above the weary waiting world, / Asleep in chill despair, / There breaks a sound of joyous bells / Upon the frosted air. / And o'er the humblest rooftree, lo, / A star is dancing on the snow.
What makes the yellow star to dance / Upon the brink of night? / What makes the breaking dawn to glow / So magically bright, -- / And all the earth to be renewed / With infinite beatitude?
The singing bells, the throbbing star, / The sunbeams on the snow, / And the awakening heart that leaps / New ecstasy to know, -- / They all are dancing in the morn / Because a little child is born.
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Christmas Song is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Classic literature
- Length: 160 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is a well-known poet known for his works in the romantic and naturalist genres. Christmas Song is one of those works where his poetic style shines.
- Classic literature — Bliss Carman's work such as Christmas Song has been around for years and can be classified as classic literature.
Tags
poetry · holiday · seasonal · winter · christmas · carol · song · verse · literature · canada · bliss carman · classic