Cold is the wind where Daphne sleeps
Daphne, a symbol of beauty and grace, lies asleep in a field of wildflowers. The cold wind blows gently around her, evoking a sense of peacefulness and tranquility. Despite the chill in the air, Daphne remains unperturbed, lost in her dreams.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1912 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Classic Literature · 75 words
First lines
Cold is the wind where Daphne sleeps, That was so tender and so warm With loving, -- with a loveliness Than her own laurel lovelier.
Now pipes the bitter wind for her, And the snow sifts about her door, While far below her frosty hill The racing billows plunge and boom.
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Cold is the wind where Daphne sleeps is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1912 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Classic Literature, Drama
- Length: 75 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is a known poet, and 'Cold is the wind where Daphne sleeps' is one of his poems, thus positioning it as most relevant in the poetry genre.
- Romance — The title suggests a romantic undertone, often associated with characters like Daphne in literature. Thus, this book may be classified under the romance genre.
- Classic Literature — The author, Bliss Carman, is a recognized figure in classic literature, and the book's title indicates its alignment with this genre.
- Drama — Based on Carman's typical writing style and themes, this book likely contains dramatic elements.
Tags
poetry · nature · love · loss · longing · melancholy · winter · cold · wind · sleeps · dreams · imagery