Contemporaries is a collection of poems by Bliss Carman, a Canadian poet and literary critic. The poems in this collection explore themes of nature, love, and mortality. Carman's work is characterized by its lyrical beauty and its focus on the beauty of the natural world. The poems in this collection are divided into four sections: Nature, Love, Mortality, and Other Poems. In Nature, Carman celebrates the beauty of the natural world, from the mountains and forests to the stars and the sea. In Love, Carman explores the joys and sorrows of love, from the joy of a new relationship to the pain of a broken heart. In Mortality, Carman reflects on the inevitability of death and the importance of living life to the fullest. Finally, in Other Poems, Carman touches on a variety of topics, from the power of friendship to the importance of art. Throughout the collection, Carman's lyrical language and vivid imagery bring his themes to life.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1891 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Literary Fiction